Auto body and collision technician

Location: St. John's

OVERVIEW  LANGUAGES  English
EDUCATION   Other trades certificate or diploma
or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE  5 years or more
ON SITE  Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
RESPONSIBILITIES  TASKS   Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report
Inspect repaired vehicles
Plan repair work to be performed
Professionalism in customer service
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
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
Cut materials using power tools or by hand
EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION  AREA OF SPECIALIZATION   Driving licence examiner
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES   Fast-paced environment
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Standing for extended periods
Ability to work independently
PERSONAL SUITABILITY   Client focus
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Team player
BENEFITS  OTHER BENEFITS   Free parking available
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)