autobody technician - collision

Government of Canada; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled auto body technician to join their team in Kirkland Lake. This role involves a variety of tasks from repairing and replacing body components to instructing apprentices and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards in their work. Join a supportive environment where your skills will contribute to the success of the team and ensure customer satisfaction. If you are passionate about the automotive industry and ready to take on a physically demanding role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental Plan

Disability Benefits

Health Care Plan

Paramedical Services Coverage

Vision Care Benefits

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in auto body repair and maintenance.
• Strong focus on customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Instruct apprentices and maintain a clean work environment.
• Repair and replace damaged auto body components and surfaces.
• Ensure professionalism in customer service interactions.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Soldering Equipment

Welding Equipment

Frame and Underbody Pulling Equipment

Paint Spraying Equipment

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Clean and maintain work space
• Instruct apprentices
• Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces
• Repair or replace interior components
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs
• Mix paint, blend and match colors
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment

Experience and specialization Area of work experience

• Body components
• Doors and frame
• Frame straightening
• Front end components
• Interior components
• Metal cutting
• Paint spraying
• Underbody components
• Uni body machine
• Welding

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance