automotive body technician

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• In shop

Tasks

• Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
• Clean and maintain work space
• Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Repair or replace interior components
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Trade Certification

Apprenticeship training

• Level one apprenticeship training
• Level two apprenticeship training
• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training
• Level five apprenticeship training

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available