Automotive Frame Technician

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Advanced training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Frame Technician in Kimberley, Canada to repair vehicle frames and chassis, ensuring structural integrity after collisions. You will operate frame straightening equipment and computerized measuring systems, reading blueprints, and applying precise welding to restore original specifications.

The role requires experience in structural repair, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with diagnostic equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Automotive Frame Technician or similar structural repair role.
• Proficiency with frame straightening machines, computerized measuring systems, and related diagnostic equipment.
• Strong understanding of vehicle structural engineering and collision repair principles.
• Ability to read and interpret automotive blueprints and repair diagrams.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and precision skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs on vehicle frames and chassis using frame straightening equipment and computerized measuring systems.
• Accurately measure and analyze vehicle damage, identifying deviations from factory specifications.
• Repair or replace damaged frame components, ensuring proper alignment and structural integrity.
• Use welding equipment and fabrication tools to mend and reinforce frame structures.
• Collaborate with other repair technicians to ensure a cohesive and efficient repair process.
• Maintain detailed records of all repairs, including measurements, parts used, and time spent on each vehicle.

Skills

Automotive frame repair

Frame straightening

Computerized measuring systems

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Frame straightening equipment

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Automotive Frame Technician to join their dedicated collision repair facility in Kimberley . This specialized role is critical for repairing structural damage to vehicle frames and chassis, ensuring the vehicle's safety and integrity are restored post-accident. You will utilize advanced equipment and possess a deep understanding of vehicle engineering to perform precise measurements and structural repairs. This position requires meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to restoring vehicles to their original specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural repairs on vehicle frames and chassis using frame straightening equipment and computerized measuring systems.
• Accurately measure and analyze vehicle damage, identifying deviations from factory specifications.
• Repair or replace damaged frame components, ensuring proper alignment and structural integrity.
• Use welding equipment and other fabrication tools to mend and reinforce frame structures.
• Collaborate with other repair technicians to ensure a cohesive and efficient repair process.
• Maintain detailed records of all repairs, including measurements, parts used, and time spent on each vehicle.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Automotive Frame Technician or in a similar structural repair role.
• Proficiency in operating frame straightening machines , computerized measuring systems, and related diagnostic equipment.
• Strong understanding of vehicle structural engineering and collision repair principles.
• Ability to read and interpret automotive blueprints and repair diagrams.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and precision skills.
• Certification in automotive structural repair is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skill level.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Access to advanced frame repair technology and equipment.
• Opportunities for continuous training and professional development.
• A stable and supportive work environment within a well-established auto body shop in Kimberley .