Licensed Auto Body Technician - Growth, PTO & Benefits

CSN Collision; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CSN Collision in the Kitchener-Waterloo region is seeking a Licensed Auto Body Technician to repair damaged vehicles to original structural integrity, function and appearance. The role requires you to review work orders, assess damage, and perform frame straightening, welding, disassembly, reassembly, and testing to ensure quality repairs.

Preferred candidates hold a Red Seal License (310B/310Q) or are in an apprenticeship, with I-CAR and OEM certifications being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Auto Body Repair experience – 3+ years required.
• Red Seal License or in a registered apprenticeship program.
• I-CAR and OEM certifications are favorable.
• I-CAR Welding certification is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and own tools are required.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders and repair estimates and plan work.
• Inspect collision damage and assess components for repair or replacement.
• Perform structural and complete body repairs including frame components.
• Weld with MIG and compression spot welders, disassemble/reassemble areas.
• File, grind, sand, and finish repaired surfaces; test drive for proper handling.
• Follow OEM procedures using all data and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Auto Body Repair

Shop Safety

Frame & Welding

Estimate Reading

Education

Red Seal License (310B/310Q)

I-CAR/OEM certifications

Apprenticeship program

Tools

MIG Welding

Compression spot welders

Frame measuring equipment

Power tools

Job description

CSN is looking for a LicensedAuto Body Techniciansto join our team in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. 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 detailed oriented and can multitask to accommodate shifting priorities. The technician reports tothe 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 OEMProceduresusing 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.

• 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

• Paid time off
• Growth Opportunities