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Job summary

The Autobody Technician is responsible for reviewing damage reports, planning repair work, and performing structural and cosmetic repairs on vehicles. This includes tasks such as welding, replacing body components, straightening frames, and conducting final inspections to ensure proper handling.

Job details

Description We're currently seeking a full-time permanent Autobody Technician to join the amazing team at our Walnut Grove location in BC. Craftsman Collision is the largest independently owned and operated auto body repair chain in Canada – but we’re also a family that cares about the people we work with. Are you ready to reach your full potential and build a fulfilling career- while having fun along the way? Then consider joining our team of more than 600 ambitious people who share our commitment to excellence. Why work at Craftsman Collision? * Up to $10,000 signing bonus or relocation assistance amount (within Canada) * Earn from $30/h to $35/h flat rate - plus an additional $3/hour in performance bonuses available * Valuable perks like extended health, dental, paramedical, life insurance, professional development, certified training. * Modern facilities with state of the art equipment and tools; Ford aluminum certified at all locations, * Employee assistance program (EAP) * A supportive and collaborative team environment For more information visit us at: Careers - Craftsman Collision - Find Your Opportunity [https://craftsmancollision.com/careers/] Requirements * Red seal certification or equivalent experience; * Proficiency in the English language; * At least 4 years of experience; * valid class 5 driver's license; * legally entitled to work in Canada with no restrictions. Duties and Responsibilities * Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed * 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 * Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers * Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place * Repair or replace interior components * Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling * Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment Benefits * Competitive Salary * Extended health * Professional development * Certified training and more Thank you for your interest in Craftsman Collision!

What you’ll do

The Autobody Technician is responsible for reviewing damage reports, planning repair work, and performing structural and cosmetic repairs on vehicles. This includes tasks such as welding, replacing body components, straightening frames, and conducting final inspections to ensure proper handling.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Red Seal certification or equivalent experience with at least 4 years in the field. A valid Class 5 driver's license and legal authorization to work in Canada are mandatory requirements.

Benefits

• Signing bonus • Relocation assistance • Extended health • Dental • Paramedical • Life insurance • Professional development • Certified training • Employee assistance program

Listed skills

• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Autobody repair
• Frame straightening
• Welding
• Metal finishing
• Component replacement
• Damage estimation
• Vehicle inspection
• Test driving
• Sanding
• Grinding
• Body panel alignment
• Auto Body Repairs
• Red Seal Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Employee Assistance Programs
• English Language
• Hammers

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Body Technician
• Auto Body Technician
• Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
• Automotive Body and Related Repairers