Job Description

Western Group of Companies vision is to have the most loyal customers by providing the best ownership experience and an outstanding place to work!Western Collision is a part of the Western Group of Companies - a diverse group of locally-owned companies in the automotive, construction, and recreation industries and we are currently looking for an Autobody Repair Technician.*
Responsibilities: *

• Remove damaged body parts, including bumpers, fenders, hoods, grilles, and trim
• Realign car frames and chassis to repair structural damage
• Hammer out or patch dents, dimples, and other minor body damage
• Fit, attach, and weld replacement parts into place
• Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
• File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Inspect vehicles to determine damages; including test driving to ensure proper alignment
• Routine shop maintenance.
• Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.
• Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
• Notifies management of any additional repairs needed. Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
• Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials.
• Reports any deviations to management.
• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles. Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, Workplace NL Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Vocational Education in Motor Vehicle Body Repair from college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Valid Driver's License

Job Type: Full-time, PermanentWe offer an attractive benefits package including health and dental insurance and an RRSP plan. Come join our team!Job Type: Full-time