automotive body repairer
Your tasks
- Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report.
- Inspect repaired vehicles.
- Plan repair 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.
- Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting.
- Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers.
- Apply primers and repaint surfaces.
- Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs.
- Mix paint, blend and match colors.
- Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams.
- Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment.
Requirements
Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification.
Personal suitability
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
7 months to less than 1 year.
What we offer
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Other
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment.
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Standing for extended periods.