About this role
Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Noisy. Tasks: Test drive vehicles for proper handling. 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. Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams. Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment. Area of work experience: Body components. Doors and frame. Frame straightening. Interior components. Metal cutting. Welding. Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Standing for extended periods. Own tools/equipment: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Dependability. Team player. Experience: Experience an asset. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Group insurance benefits. Pension plan.