auto body technician

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Noisy. Odours.

Tasks:

• Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report.
• Inspect repaired vehicles.
• Test drive vehicles for proper handling.
• 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.
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place.
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces.
• Repair or replace interior components.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Trade Certification.
• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Red Seal Endorsement.
• Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification.

Area of work experience:

• Body components.
• Doors and frame.
• Frame straightening.
• Front end components.
• Interior components.
• Metal cutting.
• Paint spraying.
• Underbody components.
• Uni body machine.
• Welding.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).

Other benefits:

• Other benefits.
• Travel insurance.