auto body technician - refinishing

Government of Canada; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking an Auto Body Repair Technician in Abbotsford, Canada. The role requires 1-2 years of experience in vehicle repair, focusing on estimating costs and ensuring quality inspections. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and be prepared for a physically demanding, fast-paced environment. On-site work is essential, and the position offers various benefits including free parking and team-building opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in vehicle repair.
• Ability to operate soldering equipment.
• Skills in estimating repair costs.

Responsibilities

• Estimate repair cost based on damage examination.
• Inspect repaired vehicles.
• Plan repair work to be performed.
• Professionalism in customer service.
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting.
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers.
• Remove damaged parts and install replacements.
• Mix paint, blend and match colors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Responsibilities Tasks

• Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report
• Inspect repaired vehicles
• Plan repair work to be performed
• Professionalism in customer service
• 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 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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available