Body Technician

Job Description

Posted Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Kirmac is a family-owned leader in collision repair, serving the community since 1973. With 28 locations across the BC and Alberta, Kirmac Collision & Autoglass is committed to quality repairs and exceptional customer service, turning accident repairs into positive experiences. Kirmac also proudly supports B.C. Children’s Hospital and the Boys Club Network through Kirmac Cares for Kids.

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience

Terms of Employment
:
Permanent, Full-time

Business Address: 104 - 2714 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam BC. Canada

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• On-site:
  Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Professionalism in customer service
• 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
• Mix paint, blend and match colors
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment

Experience and specialization in area of work experience:

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Minimum 2 years of experience in disassembling, repairing, and reassembling vehicle body panels, including fenders, quarter panels, and hoods.
• Skills:
  
  Must demonstrate proficiency in using body filler, sanding tools, and other equipment to restore the vehicle’s surface to its original form.
• Certification: I-CAR certification or equivalent in collision repair is preferred.

Doors and frame

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience repairing and aligning vehicle doors and door frames.
• Skills:
  
  Proven ability to adjust hinges, seals, and locking mechanisms to specifications.
• Tools:
  Familiarity with diagnostic tools to assess door alignment issues and handheld tools for structural adjustments.
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  At least 3 years of experience operating frame straightening equipment (e.g., frame machines or computerized measuring systems).
• Skills:
  
  Must have expertise in identifying structural damage and restoring frame alignment to factory standards within 1mm tolerances.
• Certification: ASE certification in Structural Analysis & Damage Repair or equivalent is highly desirable.

Front end components

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Minimum 2 years of experience repairing or replacing front-end assemblies, including bumpers, headlights, radiators, and grills.
• Skills:
  
  Knowledge of manufacturer specifications for alignment and securing of components.
• Tools:
  Familiarity with plastic welding, riveting, and other attachment methods for modern materials.

Welding

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  At least 2 years of experience in MIG, TIG, or resistance spot welding for vehicle body repairs.
• Skills:
  
  Ability to weld a variety of metals (steel, aluminum) commonly used in vehicle construction.
• Certification: AWS D1.1 or D1.3 certification is highly recommended.

Additional information & Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services…