Auto Body Technician

About CSN Lou's

Since 1969 CSN Lou's has been a staple in the Calgary community and a leader in collision repair. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of customer service and treating your vehicle as if it's one of our own. Our trained technicians will repair your vehicle properly to pre‑accident condition so that you can get back on the road safely.

CSN Collision Lou's is looking for an Auto Body Technician to join our team. The Auto Body Technician must be able to take a vehicle in a damaged state and repair or restore damaged vehicles to their original structural integrity, function, and appearance. The incumbent is detail‑oriented and can multitask to accommodate shifting priorities. The technician reports to a foreman.

• Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed.
• Thoroughly examine collision damage (review the complete vehicle exterior body parts, check all power accessories such as door locks, windows, mirrors, and ensure the dash panel has no warning lights on). Identify any prior damages overlooked on the QA checklist or related supplemental damage sheet.
• Perform structural and complete body repairs: repair and replace front‑end components, body components, doors, and frame and underbody components. Assess, repair or replace interior and exterior parts, electrical components, and vehicle accessories.
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment; hammer out dents, buckles, and other defects using blocks and hammers.
• Weld on vehicles with the use of MIG welders and compression spot welders.
• Fully dismantle the complete vehicle damaged areas, including the blend panel parts, to identify all hidden damages early in the repair cycle. For example, remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torches; bolt or weld replacement parts into place; repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs.
• File, grind and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents, and seams.
• Restore vehicle to factory specification (return the vehicle back to factory/OEM specifications).
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test‑drive vehicles for proper handling.
• Read and understand estimates.
• Comprehend automotive repair procedures.
• Work with a variety of metals and plastics, as well as glass, electrical, and mechanical parts.
• Use frame and measuring equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble vehicles.
• Follow standardized production processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Auto Body Repair and refinishing experience – 3+ years required.
• Technicians with I‑Car and OEM certifications are favorable.
• Carrying, lifting – 100 lbs, standing, sitting, walking, reaching.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• 3 to 5 years of working knowledge of Mitchell/Audatex.
• Must have own tools and safety footwear.

• Organizational skills/time management: strong planning and organizational skills, with an ability to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Communication style: tactful, clear, and empathetic communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with co‑workers.
• Collaboration:
  
  manage relationships in a collaborative manner with a wide range of stakeholder groups and personality types, applying diplomacy to reach win‑win resolutions.
• Problem‑solving: a critical‑thinking approach to problem solving and a forward‑thinking mindset.
• Flexible thinking: consider problems from new perspectives and can expand on the thinking or solutions proposed by others. Adapt to new ideas and initiatives relevant to own area of work.
• Independent: work well in a fast‑paced environment, self‑motivated, and work independently without close supervision.
• Conflict management: frame discussions positively, take action to resolve conflict, while minimizing tension.

• Full benefits package, which includes dental, extended health, and more.
• Schedule:
  
  7:30 AM –…