Autobody Refinishing Technician - Nurse Collision Centre

AutoCanada•Whitby, WV

17d•Onsite

About The Position

You will complete work required to restore vehicles to like new condition so we can reunite them with customers. Reporting to the Collision Centre Manager, you will work with your collision centre team to refinish & paint damaged vehicles.

Requirements

You must be committed as an apprentice to pursue the Red Seal Journeyman s certification
Knowledge of manufacturers' repair/refinishing processes & adherence to processes
Pursuit of/in process with I-CAR certification training & I-CAR welding certification
Some experience working with Estimators to complete quotes preferred
Ability to use selected vendor materials efficiently & cost-effectively
Knowledge of & the ability to operate machinery/tools required to complete repairs
Ability to meet physical demands such as heavy lifting, standing for long periods of time & using power/hand-held equipment
A valid driver's license & safe driving history is required
You must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with Estimators to complete quotes preferred

Responsibilities

Preparing vehicles for refinishing including feathering, masking, sanding, priming as per insurance guidelines & standards
Assist painter with spot repairs
Match the correct paint required for the vehicle & apply pain & topcoats with accuracy
When required, paint repaired motor vehicle body parts, following recommended application techniques & quality guidelines
Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders, & wrenches
Identify the family & properties of the plastic used on a vehicle to repair accordingly
Fit & weld body damage using wrenches & welding equipment
Perform quality repairs on a variety of vehicles