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Auto Body Technician

  • Halifax, NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Mar 17, 2026
  • 1 position

$30 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The technician is responsible for estimating repair costs and performing comprehensive body work, including replacing components and straightening frames. They must also maintain a clean workspace and ensure high-quality customer service.

Job details

Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report Inspect repaired vehicles Plan repair work to be performed Professionalism in customer service Clean and maintain work space Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and under-body 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 Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams Straighten bent frames using frame and under-body pulling and anchoring equipment Requirements No degree, certificate, or diploma required. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the same occupation. Must have experience working with body components, doors and frames, frame straightening, front-end components, interior components, metal cutting, and under-body components. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and perform tasks involving bending, crouching, kneeling, and standing for extended periods. Must demonstrate accuracy, dependability, reliability, judgment, excellent oral communication, and be a team player. Must have a valid driver's license. Must have own tools and steel-toed safety boots. Must be able to communicate in English. Must have Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification. Benefits Dental plan Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Life Insurance Critical illness coverage​

What you’ll do

The technician is responsible for estimating repair costs and performing comprehensive body work, including replacing components and straightening frames. They must also maintain a clean workspace and ensure high-quality customer service.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in auto body repair and hold a Trade Certification. A valid driver's license, personal tools, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks are required.

Benefits

• Dental Plan • Health Care Plan • Paramedical Services Coverage • Vision Care Benefits • Life Insurance • Critical Illness Coverage

Listed skills

  • Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Damage Estimation
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Body Component Replacement
  • Frame Straightening
  • Metal Sanding
  • Welding
  • Soldering
  • Interior Component Repair
  • Glass Replacement
  • Customer Service
  • Tool Proficiency
  • Attention To Detail

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing

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