Auto Body Technician - RED SEAL

Location: Timiskaming North (Iroquois Falls A)

Since 2009, CSN MGI Collision has been a staple in the Kirkland Lake community and a leader in collision repair for over 30 years. 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.

Position Summary
CSN MGI Collision is looking for an Auto Body Technician to join our team. The technician must be able to take a vehicle in a damaged state and repair or restore the damaged vehicle to its original structural integrity, function, and appearance. The incumbent is detail oriented and can multitask to accommodate shifting priorities. The technician reports to the Shop foreman.

Primary Objectives of the Auto Body Technician

Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed.

Thoroughly examine collision damage – review the complete vehicle exterior parts, check all power accessories (door locks/windows/mirrors are operational), check that the dash panel has no warning lights on, and 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, vehicle accessories, doors, and frame and underbody components.

Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment, and hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers.

Welding on vehicles with MIG welders and compression spot welders.

Fully dismantle the complete vehicle damaged areas, including the blend panel parts, to identify all hidden damages as early in the repair cycle as possible. For example, remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place, and repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroof.

File, grind and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.

Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting, apply primers and repaint surfaces.

Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams.

Return the vehicle back to factory/OEM specifications.

Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling.

Read and understand estimates.

Read and comprehend automotive repair procedures.

Work with a variety of metals and plastics, as well as glass, electrical, and mechanical parts.

Experience using frame and measuring equipment.

Experience with disassembly and reassembly of vehicles.

Follow standardized production processes.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications, Experience and Other Requirements

Auto Body Repair and refinishing experience – 3+ years required.

Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer (310B) Red Seal License (310Q) (Preferred but not a must) or in a registered apprenticeship program.

Technicians with I-Car and OEM certifications are favourable.

Carrying, lifting – 100 lbs, standing, sitting, walking, reaching.

Valid driver’s license required.

Must have own tools and safety footwear.

Up to date compliance training, such as AODA, WHMIS, Worker Health and Safety Awareness and Workplace Violence and Harassment, and knowledge of Information Security PIPEDA.

Personal Attributes

Organizational skills/Time management – strong planning and organizational skills with the 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 interact effectively with co‑workers.

Collaborator – able to 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 – has a critical thinking approach to problem‑solving and is a forward thinker.

Flexible thinking – considers problems from new perspectives and can expand on the thinking or solutions…