auto body technician

Tomsmithchevrolet; Midland; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local automotive dealer in Midland, Ontario, is looking for an experienced auto body technician. In this role, you will perform various tasks, including inspecting vehicles, planning repairs, and instructing apprentices. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, possess related qualifications, and demonstrate strong attention to detail. This is a full-time position with no remote work options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience as an auto body technician.
• Criminal record check is required.
• Must own tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect repaired vehicles.
• Plan repair work to be performed.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces.
• Repair or replace damaged windows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

Inspect repaired vehicles

Plan repair work to be performed

Professionalism in customer service

Test drive vehicles for proper handling

Clean and maintain work space

Instruct apprentices

Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components

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

Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

Body components

Doors and frame

Frame straightening

Front end components

Paint spraying

Underbody components

Welding

Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demanding

Attention to detail

Own tools / equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Dependability

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Financial benefits

Life insurance

Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups :

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees

Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Veterans

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example : adapting to different organizational structures)

Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market

Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Automotive

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