Technician Body Shop

First Canada ULC; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Canada ULC in Ontario seeks an Automotive Body Technician to inspect, repair, and replace damaged auto body components using hand and power tools. The role emphasizes sheet metal repairs, component alignment, and writing repair estimates.

You will work in a shop setting, adhering to safety and environmental practices, documenting actions on Work Orders, and maintaining fleet MIS entries for vehicle tracking.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with Auto Body and Collision Damage repair certificate, or 5 years practical knowledge operating an Autobody Repair Facility credential
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter who can work without supervision
• Computer skills
• Must use plasma cutting and welding equipment
• Good financial skills

Responsibilities

• Inspects body damage to determine repair feasibility and method.
• Uses metal forming and cutting tools to perform repairs.
• Performs sheet metal and body repairs.
• Removes, replaces, or repairs body parts with hand and power tools.
• Removes, installs, adjusts, and aligns body components.
• Repairs locks, latches, and other body parts.
• Performs glass and upholstery repairs.
• Documents repairs on Work Orders with parts, time, and comments.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of documentation and fleet MIS before vehicle release.
• Ensures vehicle security and shop safety.
• Follows governmental safety rules and shop safety practices.
• Adheres to environmental handling and disposal of waste streams.
• Provides written repair estimates on request.
• Communicates and adheres to IP standards.

Skills

Communication

Team safety

Self-motivation

Computer skills

Plasma cutting

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Auto Body certificate

Tools

Shop tools

Job description

Additional Job Description Performs automotive body and related repairs, straightens bent bodies, removes dents, and replaces damaged parts that cannot be repaired.

In the state of Washington, this position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

Major Responsibilities

• Inspects body damage to determine feasibility and best method of repairs.
• May use metal forming and cutting tools to perform repairs.
• Performs damaged sheet metal and body repairs.
• Removes, replaces, or repairs body parts using hand and power tools.
• Removes, installs, adjusts, and aligns body components.
• May repair locks, latches, and other accessory body parts.
• May perform glass and upholstery repairs.
• Documents all repair and maintenance actions on Work Orders, including parts and materials used, time expended, and pertinent comments.
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of all documentation and fleet MIS entries prior to release of the vehicle.
• Ensures vehicle security and safety while in shop.
• Adheres to all Governmental rules and Shop safety practices relating to operation of shop tools, use of personal safety devices, housekeeping, and health.
• Follows all environmental practices regarding proper handling and disposal of all waste streams.
• Provides written estimates of repair when requested.
• Communicates and adheres to Injury Prevention (IP) standards.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent Grade 12 with Auto Body and Collision Damage repair certificate or 5 years practical knowledge operating an Autobody Repair Facility credential

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills
• Maintain a clean, safe team oriented environment
• Self starter and work without supervision
• Computer skills
• Must be able to use all shop tools including plasma cutting & welding equipment
• Good financial skills