Body Technician

CARSTAR Canada Partnership, LP.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Body Technician to enhance store efficiency through systematic repairs. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for dismantling vehicles to identify damages, ensuring accurate parts replacement, and maintaining excellent documentation. Your organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively with management will be key to success. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality of service provided. If you thrive under pressure and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of industry software like Mitchell and Audatex is essential.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle vehicles to identify damages early in the repair process.
• Participate in daily meetings to update vehicle status and repairs.

Skills

Knowledge of Mitchell / Audatex / Reynolds

Ability to work independently

Strong communication skills

Highly organized

Ability to work well under pressure

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

The body technician increases the efficiency of the store by ensuring they follow a systematic approach to all repairs. By properly dismantling the vehicle fully, including the blend panel trim parts, the complete listing of parts and labor of the collision damage can be identified early in the cycle time of the repairs. The Body Technician must be highly organized and keep excellent documentation to minimize losses. They must be able to read and understand the estimate to ensure the parts being utilized match the vehicle parts to be replaced. Any incorrect items need to be documented on the supplemental damage sheet and communicated immediately when repairs are halted or during daily 1-on-1 discussions with management. Participation in daily production/release meetings is required to provide key information to managerial staff.

Accountability and Responsibility of Position

Receiving Vehicle / Validation of Parts

• When a vehicle is assigned (either parts coordinator or technician), position it in the appropriate production stall, review the work order line items and parts to be replaced. The parts coordinator should position in that stall for that vehicle.
• Review the complete vehicle exterior body parts, check all power accessories (door locks/windows/mirrors are operational), and ensure that the dash panel has no warning lights on. Identify any prior damages overlooked on the QA checklist or noted on the supplemental damage sheet.
• Fully dismantle the complete vehicle damaged areas, including the blend panel parts, to identify all hidden damages as early in the repair cycle as possible.
• Start repairs and notify management of major supplements or hidden damages that impact the vehicle's progress.
• Upon completion of the repair, return unnecessary parts for credit to the parts coordinator, along with placing all new and damaged parts on the parts cart. Notify the parts coordinator to move the cart back to the storage area. For smaller repairs, position parts in the tote and store in the trunk.
• Sign off on the QA checklist, move the vehicle to the next production area, and notify the next production technician assigned to that vehicle.
• Clean and sweep the production stall, re-inventory as needed, and position your next vehicle in the appropriate stall to restart the process.

Communication with Production and Management Staff

• Each morning at 7:45 AM, a production meeting will be held to update vehicle status for the day.
• Daily at 1 PM, one-on-one discussions will occur with management staff on all the vehicles you are assigned to, providing an opportunity to update additional damages or parts needed that were overlooked on the original appraisal.

Scheduled In / W.I.P.

• Each morning, after the production meeting, the parts coordinator will ensure that incoming vehicle parts carts/totes are loaded.
• After the vehicle has been checked in and delivered to the production area, the parts coordinator will move the vehicle to the assigned stall.
• Move the parts tote or parts cart to the assigned stall.
• Notify the appropriate technician upon positioning of the job.

Materials and Safety Management

• Maintain a safe and clean environment in which to work that reflects the working conditions of the Company.
• Adopt working habits that are in accordance with the Company Employee Policy Manual.

Experience/Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of Mitchell / Audatex / Reynolds
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to work well with others & maintain a positive work ethic
• Flexible/adaptable to constant change
• Highly organized; ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and plan work independently
• Strong communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
• Motivated and able to follow instructions
• Ability to work well under pressure

Occupational Qualifications

• General Physical Skills (Carrying, Lifting – 100 lbs, standing, sitting, walking, reaching)
• Must have a valid driver's license

• On-the-Job Exposure to the following elements: