Licensed Auto Body Technician

CSN Collision

Central Ontario

On-site

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Overtime Pay

Education reimbursement

Health & dental

Safety tools provided

Job summary

CSN:INDUSTRIAL PARK COLLISION is seeking a Licensed Auto Body Technician to repair and restore damaged vehicles to original structural integrity, function and appearance. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a busy shop environment.

The technician reports to the owner/operations manager and will work on site in Canada, performing repairs, welding, sanding, priming and painting as needed to bring vehicles back to factory specifications.

Qualifications

Auto body repair and refinishing to OEM specs.
Experience reading estimates and selecting proper repair steps.
Knowledge of safety rules and workplace procedures.

Responsibilities

Review damage reports and plan repair steps to restore structural integrity.
Perform structural repairs, frame straightening, and part replacement.
Weld, sand, prime, and repaint surfaces as required.
Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive for proper handling.
Follow standardized repair processes and read OEM procedures.

Skills

Auto Body Repair

Refinishing

Tool knowledge

Safety compliance

Reading estimates

Education

Red Seal License (310B) / 310Q

Tools

Mitchell / Audatex

Job description

LICENSED AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN

CSN:INDUSTRIAL PARK COLLISION is seeking an Auto Body Technician to join our team. Our Auto Body Technician must be able to take a vehicle in a damaged state and repair or restore damaged vehicles to their original structural integrity, function and appearance. The incumbent is detail oriented and can multitask to accommodate shifting priorities. The technician reports to the owner/operations manager.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE AUTO BODY (COLLISION REPAIR) TECHNICIAN

Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed

Thoroughly examine collision damage (Review the complete vehicle exterior body parts, check all power accessories (door locks/windows/mirrors are operational) , check that the dash panel has no warning lights on. Identify any prior damages overlooked on the QA checklist/or related on the supplemental damage sheet.)

Performing structural and complete body repairs: Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components. (Assess, Repair or Replace interior and exterior parts, electrical components, and vehicle accessories, doors and frame and underbody components)

Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment, Hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers

Welding on vehicles with the use of MIG welders and compression spot welders

Fully dismantle the complete vehicle damaged areas including the blend panel parts in order to identify all hidden damages as early in the repair cycle as possible. For example remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place, repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroof

Ability to file, grind and sand repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools

Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting, apply primers and repaint surfaces

Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams

Restore vehicle to factory specification (Return the vehicle back to factory/OEM specifications)

Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling

Technician must be able to read and understand the estimates

Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures

Able to work with a variety of metals and plastics, as well as glass, electrical, and mechanical parts

Experience using frame and measuring equipment

Experience with disassembly and reassembly of vehicles

Ability and willingness to follow standardized production processes

Be a great CSN ambassador

Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Auto Body Repair and refinishing experience - 3+ years required

Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer (310B) Red Seal License (310Q) (Preferred but not a must)

Technicians with I-Car and OEM certifications are favorable

Carrying, Lifting - 100 lbs, standing, sitting, walking, reaching

Valid Drivers license required

Must have own tools, safety footwear

Up to date Compliance Training, such as AODA,WHMIS, Worker Health and safety Awareness and Workplace Violence and Harassment)and knowledge of Information Security PIPEDA

3 to 5 years of working Knowledge of Mitchell / Audatex

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Organizational skills/Time Management: Strong planning and organizational skills, with an ability to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously

Communication style: Tactful, clear, and empathetic communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with co-workers

Collaborator: Able to manage relationships in a collaborative manner, with a wide range of stakeholder groups and personality types, applying diplomacy to reach win-win resolutions

Conflict Management: Frames discussions positively, takes action to resolve conflict, while minimizing tension

Problem solving: Has a critical thinking approach to problem solve and is a forward thinker

Flexible Thinking: Considers problems from all new perspectives and can expand on the thinking or solutions proposed by others. Adapts to new ideas and initiatives relevant to own area of work