Automotive Mechanic Helper

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Odours

Work setting

• Rural area
• In shop
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Garage

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Move tools, equipment and other materials
• Perform miscellaneous labouring activities to help tradespersons, apprentices and other workers as directed
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
• Professionalism in customer service
• Clean and maintain work space
• Repair or replace interior components
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment
• Mix paint, blend and match colors

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Repair

Area of specialization

• Motor vehicles

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Driver's abstract
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus

Benefits

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available