Automotive Service Technician Apprentice
CSN Collision•Hamilton, ON
•Onsite
About The Position
We are looking for Automotive Service Technician Apprentice (310S) to join our collision repair team. This is a unique opportunity for an apprentice who wants to develop their mechanical, EV repair and diagnostic skills in a collision-focused repair environment. Rather than performing routine maintenance and general service work all day, this position focuses on inspecting, diagnosing, removing, replacing, and verifying mechanical components affected by vehicle collisions. You will work alongside experienced collision technicians on EV and ICE vehicles.
Requirements
- Effort
- Attention to detail
- Accountability
- A genuine willingness to learn
Nice To Haves
- Collision repair experience
- Steering and suspension diagnosis
- Wheel alignment experience
- Electrical diagnosis
- Scan-tool experience
- ADAS systems or calibration experience
- A/C service experience
- EV or hybrid vehicle experience
- Tesla or other OEM-specific training
- Subframe, drivetrain, engine or transmission removal experience
- Understanding of OEM repair information and service procedures
- I-CAR training or collision-industry experience
Responsibilities
- Performing mechanical inspections on collision-damaged vehicles
- Identifying damaged steering, suspension, drivetrain, cooling, HVAC, braking, and related mechanical components
- Assisting with pre-repair and post-repair mechanical inspections
- Removing and replacing suspension components, control arms, knuckles, wheel bearings, steering components, subframes, and related assemblies
- Assisting with engine, transmission, drive-unit, and drivetrain removal when required for collision repairs
- Performing wheel alignments and interpreting alignment measurements
- Inspecting vehicles for hidden mechanical damage caused by an impact
- Performing cooling system and A/C system repairs related to collision damage
- Assisting with A/C recovery, vacuum and recharge procedures
- Performing mechanical diagnostic scans and basic electrical diagnosis
- Assisting with ADAS-related mechanical preparation and calibration procedures
- Inspecting wiring, connectors, sensors, harnesses, grounds, and mounting locations for collision-related damage
- Properly documenting inspection findings and additional damage
- Completing post-repair mechanical inspections and quality-control checks
- Road testing vehicles when appropriate
- Maintaining an organized and professional work area
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
