Autobody repairer

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Experience: 1 – 2  years relevant experience

Specific Skills: Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers; File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired; Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components; Repair or replace interior components; Apply primers and repaint surfaces; Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed; 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

Area of Work Experience: Welding; Uni body machine; Paint spraying; Metal cutting; Interior components; Frame straightening; Front end components; Doors and frame; Body components

Work Location Information: In shop

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada