Auto Body Technician

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Dusty. Noisy. Odours. Tasks: Professionalism in customer service. Clean and maintain work space. Instruct apprentices. 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. Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs. Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams. Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment. Area of work experience: Doors and frame. Front end components. Metal cutting. Underbody components. 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. Own tools/equipment: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Bonus. Group insurance benefits. Other benefits: Wellness program. Support for youths: 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.