Motor Vehicle Body Technician - Truck

At Gunn Road Auto body, the body mechanics will

• Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
• Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
• Hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment
• File, grind and sand repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Mix paint, blend and match colours
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces using brush or spray guns
• Repair and replace glass components such as windshields, windows and sunroofs
• Repair or replace interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets and floorboard insulation
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling.

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Overtime required, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Standing for extended periods

Credentials

4th Period Apprentice, Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Red Seal Endorsement, Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $23.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required
• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Welding: 2 years (preferred)

Expected start date: 2022-07-14