Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
- Autobody/collision and repair technology/technician
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
- Noisy
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
- 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
- Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
- Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Trade Certification
- Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Red Seal Endorsement
- Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- Body components
- Doors and frame
- Frame straightening
- Front end components
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Other benefits
- Parking available
- Wellness program