Auto Body Mechanic

Work setting

• In shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
• Clean and maintain work space
• Instruct apprentices
• 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
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
• Mix paint, blend and match colors
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Trade Certification
• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Red Seal Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Mask

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Commission

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits