autobody technician - refinishing

Collision Clinic; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in auto body repair is seeking skilled technicians to join their dynamic team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for replacing and repairing various vehicle components, ensuring high-quality finishes through expert paint spraying and surface preparation. Your experience and certifications will be vital as you work collaboratively with colleagues, providing guidance and support. If you are passionate about automotive repair and thrive in a team-oriented environment, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a reputable setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in auto body repair with certifications.
• Strong focus on body components, frame straightening, and paint spraying.

Responsibilities

• Replace and repair front end components, doors, and underbody parts.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and apply primers and paint.
• Provide training and support to colleagues on repair techniques.

Skills

Body components repair

Frame straightening

Paint spraying

Metal cutting

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Trade Certification

Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Red Seal Endorsement

Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification

Tools

Own tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

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.

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
• Provide job training and support
• Coach colleagues on new methods or work techniques

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Trade Certification
• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Red Seal Endorsement
• Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification

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
Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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