Auto Body Technician

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report. Inspect repaired vehicles. Plan repair work to be performed. Professionalism in customer service. Test drive vehicles for proper handling. Clean and maintain work space. 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. Repair or replace interior components. Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs. Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment. Area of work experience: Body components. Frame straightening. Front end components. Interior components. 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. Flexibility. Initiative. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Night. To be determined. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.