Autobody Technician

CARSTAR Collision and Glass is looking for a full-time auto body technician to join our team! This position will report to the Shop Manager and will offer the successful candidate the chance to be an integral part of our team.

The body technician is responsible for increasing the efficiency of the store by ensuring quick and thorough repairs while in compliance with MPI and manufacturer standards. You should be able to work comfortably from start to finish of the repair process by dismantling the vehicle, identification/installation of parts, labour time management, and reassembly. You need to read and understand the estimate to ensure that parts being utilized are a mirror match to what is being replaced, and be able to communicate any discrepancies with management. Daily production meetings assist with ensuring the key information is communicated regarding jobs in the shop.

Responsibilities:

• Following an estimate as established by MPI for repairs
• Repairing collision/damaged vehicles according to manufacturer specifications and company standards.
• Responsible for performing repair on vehicles

Qualifications and Skills:

• 1+ years of collision repair experience in a production body shop or equivalent training/schooling experience
• Structural welding certification
• I-CAR training
• Knowledge with Mitchell Connect/Repair Center/MPI standards
• Work independently without close supervision
• Works well with others & positive work ethic
• Flexible/adaptable to constant change
• Highly organized; ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Ability to prioritize, organize and plan work under own initiative
• Strong communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
• Motivated and follows instructions
• Works well under pressure
• High production capabilities
• Ability to work safely

We Offer:

• Competitive benefits package
• Flat rate pay
• RRSP after 1 year employment
• Initial and continuous training
• Opportunity for growth
• An extremely busy shop with a high earning potential

If you are seeking to advance your career by being part of a fast-growing company, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to the link provided. We appreciate all applications we receive, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $29.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• auto body repair: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Red Seal license (preferred)

Work Location: In person