autobody technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Vehicle maintenance and repair technologies, general
• Autobody/collision and repair technology/technician
• Automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces
• Repair or replace interior components
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• 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

Apprenticeship training

• Pre-apprenticeship training
• Level one apprenticeship training
• Level two apprenticeship training
• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training
• Level five apprenticeship training

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

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits