Auto Collision Technician

CSN Collision•Pickering, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

CSN Alliance is looking for an Auto Body Technician to join our team. Our Auto Body Technician must be able to take a vehicle in a damaged state and repair or restore damaged vehicles to their original structural integrity, function, and appearance. The Incumbent is detailed oriented and can multitask to accommodate shifting priorities.

Requirements

Auto Body Repair - 3+ years required
Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer (310B) Red Seal License
Must have I-Car Welding certification
Carrying, Lifting – 100 lbs, standing, sitting, walking, reaching
Valid Drivers license required
Must have own tools, safety footwear.
Up to date Compliance Training, such as AODA, WHMIS, Worker Health and safety Awareness and Workplace Violence and Harassment and knowledge of Information Security PIPEDA

Nice To Haves

Technicians with BMW OEM certifications are favorable

Responsibilities

Review damage report and plan work to be performed
Thoroughly examine collision damage (Review the complete vehicle exterior body parts, check all power accessories (door locks/windows/mirrors are operational) check that the dash panel has no warning lights on. Identify any prior damages overlooked on the QA checklist/ or related on the supplemental damage sheet.)
Performing structural and complete body repairs: Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components. (Assess, Repair or Replace interior and exterior parts, electrical components, and vehicle accessories, doors and frame and underbody components)
Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment, Hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers.
Welding on vehicles with the use of MIG welders and compression spot welders.
Fully dismantle the complete vehicle damaged areas including the blend panel parts in order to identify all hidden damages as early in the repair cycle as possible. For example, remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place, repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroof
Ability to file, grind and sand repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
Restore vehicle to factory specification (Return the vehicle back to factory/OEM specifications)
Inspect repaired vehicles
Technician must be able to read and understand the estimates and/or worksheet.
Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures.
Able to work with a variety of metals and plastics, as well as glass, electrical, and mechanical parts.
Experience using frame and 3-D measuring equipment.
Experience with disassembly and reassembly of vehicles
Perform Pre and Post Scans