Body Shop Assistant

Budds' Group of Companies; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Body Shop Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a busy environment, assisting skilled technicians with vehicle repairs and preparations. The company prides itself on a family-owned atmosphere, providing extensive training and competitive wages. Employees benefit from a pension plan, health benefits, and a supportive work culture. If you're detail-oriented and eager to grow within the automotive field, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a thriving dealership setting.

Benefits

Company pension plan with employer RRSP match

Extended health benefits

Paid time for training

Family-owned business with positive work environment

In-house training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive field is an asset.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Body Technicians and Painters in repairing vehicles.
• Prepare vehicles for paint and perform small mechanical repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the shop and work area.

Skills

Automotive experience

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Valid Ontario Driver's License

Job description

Body Shop Assistant

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
• Opportunity 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!