autobody technician

Edmonton Frame & Suspension Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Bonus

Pension plan

Free parking

Learning paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Job summary

Edmonton Frame & Suspension Ltd is seeking an experienced auto body technician to perform front-end and body repairs at our Edmonton shop. The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience and a valid apprenticeship or equivalent training, with full commitment to on-site work.

You will replace components, sand and prep surfaces, apply primers and paint, and finish by detailing interior/exterior components to restore vehicle integrity and appearance.

Qualifications

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience.
• 3 years to less than 5 years of related work.
• On-site role with no remote option.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Mask

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Interior components
• Metal cutting
• Paint spraying
• Underbody components
• Uni body machine
• Welding

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Pension plan

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available