Indoor PDR Technician: Precision Dent Repair Expert

Clutch; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental benefits

Indoor, single-site work

Job summary

Clutch is seeking a skilled Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician to join our Vehicle Reconditioning team at a single indoor site in Mississauga. You will repair dents and maintain the vehicle’s factory finish while working in a steady flow of vehicles.

This role focuses on high-quality workmanship with no sales or invoicing, and offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a growing automotive company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional Paintless Dent Repair experience.
• Experience repairing door dings, body lines, and sharp dents.
• Strong traditional rod work and glue pulling skills.
• Ability to assess PDR repairability of a panel before beginning work.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your workmanship.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of your work.
• Valid driver’s license, as you may be required to move vehicles around the site.

Responsibilities

• Repair dents to a high retail cosmetic standard using traditional rod work, glue pulling, and knockdowns.
• Repair a variety of damage including door dings, body lines, sharp dents, and hail damage.
• Assess incoming damage and determine whether it is suitable for PDR or should be referred to body and refinish.
• Remove and reinstall trim, liners, and hardware to access factory openings.
• Perform repairs through existing factory access points such as window apertures, plug holes, and grommets.
• Use glue pulling techniques where traditional tool access is limited.
• Document repairs with before-and-after photos.
• Inspect completed repairs under proper lighting to ensure they meet Clutch’s quality standards.
• Identify and flag damage that falls outside of PDR scope before the vehicle moves through the reconditioning process.
• Work closely with detailers, body technicians, estimators, and other members of the reconditioning team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Consistently deliver high-quality repairs while maintaining efficient production.

Skills

PDR experience

Dent repair skills

Glue pulling

Rod work

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Clutch is seeking a skilled Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician to join our Vehicle Reconditioning team at a single indoor site in Mississauga. You will repair dents and maintain the vehicle’s factory finish while working in a steady flow of vehicles.

This role focuses on high-quality workmanship with no sales or invoicing, and offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow within a growing automotive company.