Body Shop Apprentice

Barrie Ford; Grimsby; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

LTD

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AutoIQ Collision, within Grimsby Chevrolet Buick GMC, is seeking a Body Shop Apprentice to join our team. You will assist in vehicle repair, help restore structural integrity, and learn from experienced technicians.

Candidates must be a 2nd-year apprentice or higher, have completed secondary school, and be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, with a strong focus on quality workmanship. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, ongoing training, and a clear path for career growth in a

Qualifications

• 2nd-year or higher apprenticeship in auto body repair.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Detail-oriented with emphasis on quality workmanship.
• Self-motivated with good multitasking and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled tasks in repair and maintenance of vehicles.
• Restore damaged vehicles to original structural integrity, function and appearance.
• Use hand tools and power tools, weld as needed, and install parts.
• Collaborate with team and assist in driving efficiencies.

Skills

2nd year apprentice

Secondary school

Lift 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Quality workmanship

Integrity

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Adaptability

Education

Secondary school completion

Job description

AutoIQ Collision within Grimsby Chevrolet Buick GMC is a proud member of the AutoIQ Dealership Group. AutoIQ Collision is an expert in car body repair and collision repair for all types of vehicles. Our body shop guarantees your cars body repair for life. As a member of Fix Auto's international network of body shops, we have established a reputation respected by many insurers and are committed to exceeding expectations.

We are currently seeking a Body Shop Apprentice to join our team.

Purpose/Summary of Position:

The Body Shop Technician is required to perform skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of vehicles. Restores damaged vehicles to their original structural integrity, function, and appearance. Uses hand tools and power tools to remove or repair damaged parts, weld as needed, and properly install new parts. The Body Shop Technician works with a variety of metals and plastics, as well as glass, electrical, and mechanical parts. Damaged vehicles must be repaired correctly so they will perform as designed, especially in subsequent collisions. This role is responsible for following established processes and procedures for their role, achieving targeted goals and objectives, ongoing collaboration with fellow team members, driving sales and improving efficiencies whenever possible.

Candidates must possess:

• 2nd-year apprentice or above.
• Completion of secondary school.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Process driven with exceptional attention to detail.
• Focus on quality workmanship, timeliness and accuracy.
• Operates with the highest level of integrity.
• Self-motivated and ambitious with excellent multi-tasking skills.
• Positive approach to challenges and changing priorities.

Why Consider AutoIQ?

• We care about your well-being: We offer competitive compensation plans, bonus incentives and comprehensive benefit coverage including healthcare, dental, LTD and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
• Growth & Learning: we provide ongoing training, coaching and career path development in our promote from within culture.
• Innovation: We are a progressive and forward thinking dealer group (FUN FACT: Our President was recently awarded the 2023 CADA Laureate for Business Innovation!)
• Group Support: We share a set of common core values and operating principles across our dealership group.
• Culture: We provide a positive and collaborative team environment and group support among our shared services teams.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply with resume and cover letter.

AutoIQ is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview or by emailing [e-mail].

Position Status: We are actively hiring to fill a current open position.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the assessment, screening, or selection of candidates for this role.