automotive body mechanic

Government of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an experienced Auto Body Repair Specialist to maintain and repair various components of vehicles. This role requires professionalism in customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for instructing apprentices and completing various intricate repair tasks at the physical location.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years in auto body repair.
• Skills in handling various tools for auto body repair tasks.
• Client focus and accuracy in work required.

Responsibilities

• Replace front end components, doors and frame components.
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields, and sunroofs.
• Instruct apprentices and maintain workspace cleanliness.

Skills

Professionalism in customer service

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication