Auto body technician - collision

Kibbi; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi in North Vancouver, Canada seeks a skilled auto body technician for permanent, full-time work in a busy shop. You will plan and execute repairs, estimate costs, test drive vehicles and guide apprentices, while replacing and repairing body panels, frames and interior components.

Experience of 2–3 years is preferred; candidates should be accurate, thorough and capable of working in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Labour is performed on-site in a dusty, noisy shop setting.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma.
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years (or equivalent).
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report.
• Plan repair work to be performed.
• Test drive vehicles for proper handling.
• 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.
• Repair or replace interior components.
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs.
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams.
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment.

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Tools

Job description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

TASKS

• Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report
• Plan repair work to be performed
• Test drive vehicles for proper handling
• 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
• Repair or replace interior components
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Body components
• Doors and frame
• Frame straightening
• Front end components
• Interior components
• Metal cutting
• Paint spraying
• Underbody components
• Welding

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Public transportation is available

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Tools

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Do you have experience working in this field?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning
• Evening

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

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.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, 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 YOUTHS

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

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