Body Shop Assistant

Kieswetter Mazda; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Kitchener is seeking a bodyshop assistant. You will assist Body Technicians and learn various skills, including prepping vehicles and performing repairs. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and reliable, with a passion for the automotive field. Join a family-owned business that offers competitive wages and paid training.

Benefits

Company pension plan with employer RRSP match

Extended health benefits

Competitive wages with paid time for training

Carstar and in-house training provided

Qualifications

• Automotive experience in some form is an asset.
• Must hold a valid Ontario Driver's License.
• Punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Body Technicians and Painters in repairing vehicles.
• Prepping vehicles for paint.
• Performing small mechanical repairs.
• Ensure the shop and work area is clean.
• Opportunity to grow into additional roles.

Skills

Automotive experience

Detail oriented

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Kieswetter Mazda/Kitchener Carstar is looking to add to our growing Bodyshop. As southwest Ontario's largest Mazda dealer and long term Carstar Bodyshop, our shop is always busy.

What We Offer

• One of the top performing and established Mazda dealers in Canada
• Company pension plan with employer RRSP match
• Extended health benefits
• Competitive wages with paid time for training
• Long-term service manager
• Family-owned business with positive work environment
• Carstar and in-house training provided - TRAINING IS PAID!

Qualifications

• Automotive experience in some form is an asset
• Must hold a valid Ontario Driver's License
• Detail oriented, and problem-solving skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Strong communication skills and computer literacy

Responsibilities

• Assist Body Technicians and Painters in repairing vehicles
• Prepping vehicles for paint
• Performing small mechanical repairs
• Ensure the shop and work area is clean
• Oppurtunity to grow into additional roles such as Vehicle Calibrations and Glass repair
• Apprenticeship is available moving forward

Wages And Hours

• Hourly Rate, negotiable based on experience
• Monday to Thursday, 8am - 5:30pm
• Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

If you want to be part of a long-term, experienced, top performing dealership, please consider joining the Kieswetter Mazda Service team!