auto body repairer

Sunridge Collision; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Auto Body Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves estimating repair costs, inspecting vehicles, and executing high-quality repairs on various components, including doors, frames, and interior parts. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Apprenticeship certificate and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in auto body repair. If you are passionate about automotive craftsmanship and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to showcase your skills and contribute to a reputable collision repair shop.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in auto body repair and painting.
• Registered Apprenticeship certificate required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Estimate repair costs and inspect repaired vehicles.
• Plan and execute repair work while maintaining workspace cleanliness.
• Repair or replace damaged vehicle components and paint surfaces.

Skills

Auto Body Repair

Damage Assessment

Painting and Color Matching

Welding

Vehicle Inspection

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Soldering Equipment

Paint Sprayer

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Tasks

• Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report
• Inspect repaired vehicles
• Plan repair work to be performed
• Test drive vehicles for proper handling
• Clean and maintain work space
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces
• Repair or replace interior components
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs
• Mix paint, blend and match colors
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

Area of Work Experience

• Doors and frame
• Front end components
• Metal cutting
• Paint spraying
• Uni body machine
• Welding