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Join Our Team as an Autobody Technician - Collision!

Company: CARSTAR Chain Lake

Location: Beechville, NS

Job Category: Automotive

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: $52,000.00 to $100,000.00 annually (to be negotiated)

About the Role

Are you passionate about automotive repair and looking to take your skills to the next level? CARSTAR Chain Lake is seeking a dedicated and skilled Autobody Technician - Collision to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for restoring vehicles to their pre-accident condition, ensuring the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with professionalism.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Replace front end components, body components, doors, and frame and underbody components.
• File, grind, and sand body surfaces to prepare for repairs.
• 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; bolt or weld replacement parts into place.
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces to restore appearance.
• Repair or replace interior components as needed.
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents, and seams.
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment.

Qualifications

Education

• College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.

Experience

• 2 to less than 3 years of relevant experience.

Certificates and Licenses

• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Trade Certification.
• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Red Seal Endorsement.

Skills and Personal Suitability

• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Dependable and reliable team player.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
• Requires bending, crouching, and kneeling.

Transportation and Safety

• Own transportation and a valid driver's license are required.
• Public transportation is available.
• Must be bondable and pass a driving record check (abstract).

Tools and Equipment

• Must provide own tools, steel-toed safety boots, and a mask.

Health and Financial Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plan including dental, vision care, and paramedical services coverage.
• Life insurance coverage.

Screening Questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to a team that values quality and customer satisfaction, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.