Line Lead -Packager

AppleOne Employment Services; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (health, dental,)

Job summary

CSN is hiring an Auto Body Technician in Oakville to repair damaged vehicles and restore their structural integrity, function, and appearance. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to multitask as priorities shift.

You will review work orders, assess damage, perform structural repairs, straighten frames, weld with MIG equipment, and inspect finished work against OEM standards. A Red Seal license is preferred and own tools are required.

Qualifications

• Auto body repair experience required.
• Must be able to read and understand estimates.
• Experience with frame measuring and welding.
• Familiar with OEM procedures and repair standards.

Responsibilities

• Review work order and plan repair work.
• Thoroughly examine collision damage and QA checklist.
• Perform structural and complete body repairs.
• Straighten bent frames using frame equipment.
• Weld on vehicles with MIG and spot welders.
• Dismantle damaged areas to identify hidden damages.
• File, grind and sand repaired surfaces with power/hand tools.
• Follow OEM procedures using all data.
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive for proper handling.
• Read and understand the estimates and repair procedures.
• Work with various metals, plastics, electrical and mechanical parts.
• Use frame and measuring equipment.
• Follow standardized production processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Auto Body Repair

Reading Estimates

Frame & Measure

MIG Welding

Power Tools

Attention to Detail

Education

310B Red Seal

310Q (preferred)

Job description

CSN is looking for an Auto Body Tech 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 General Manager.

Primary Objectives of the Auto Body Technician:

• Review work order 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
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• Follow all OEM Procedures using all data
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Auto Body Repair experience - 3+ years required
• Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer (310B) Red Seal License (310Q) (Preferred but not a must) or in a registered apprenticeship program.
• Technicians with I-Car and OEM certifications are favorable.
• I car Welding certification
• Carrying, Lifting – 100 lbs, standing, sitting, walking, reaching)
• Valid driver's license required
• Must have own tools, safety footwear.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes: health, dental, vision