Apprentice Autobody Technician
- Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Start Your Autobody Career with a Team That Invests in Your Success
Are you passionate about vehicles and eager to build a rewarding career in the collision repair industry? Whether you've already started your Autobody apprenticeship or have hands-on automotive experience and are ready to take the next step, we want to meet you.
Fix Auto Lethbridge has a rare opportunity for an Apprentice Autobody Technician to join our growing team. You'll work alongside experienced Journeyman Technicians who will provide coaching, mentorship, and hands-on training to help you develop your skills and advance your career.
If you're dependable, motivated, and eager to learn modern repair techniques on all makes and models, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Why Apprentices love working with us:
- Competitive compensation plan
- Industry-leading health and dental benefits and employer-matched RRSPs
- Modern, spacious facility equipped with the tools you need to succeed
- Ongoing manufacturing and industry training opportunities
- Travel reward program so you can travel on us beginning at 5 years of employment
- Group-wide employee pricing discount program on vehicles and parts, and service.
- A positive team environment where hard work is recognized and career growth is encouraged!
What will you do:
With support, coaching, and mentorship from a Journeyman Autobody Technician, during your apprenticeship you will learn:
- Repair vehicles per estimates and according to manufacturer standards
- Repair and replace front-end components, body components, doors and frames and underbody components
- File, grind, and sand body surfaces to be repaired
- Repair and replace interior and exterior components of vehicles
- Hammer out dents, buckles, and other defects from body panels
- Remove damaged fenders, panels, grills, and bolts or weld replacement parts into place.
- Repair or replace windows, windshields, and sunroofs
- Straighten bent frames as required
- Inspect repair vehicles and test-drive vehicles for proper handling
- Other duties as assigned
Who you are:
- Preference will be given to those who have started their autobody apprenticeship; however, we are willing to start an apprenticeship for the right person
- An understanding of vehicle components
- Strong attention to detail to ensure vehicle repairs are completed correctly
- Strong teamwork skills to be able to work effectively with technicians and employees within the department
- A valid driver’s license
- The ability to perform heavy work, including frequent lifting of more than 50 lbs
Compensation details: 18-26 Hourly Wage
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Responsibilities
Learn to repair vehicles according to estimates and manufacturer standards, including repairing or replacing body, frame, interior, exterior, and underbody components. Assist with panel and frame repairs, inspect completed work, and test-drive vehicles under the guidance of a Journeyman Autobody Technician.
Requirements
Applicants should have an understanding of vehicle components; prior autobody apprenticeship experience is preferred, but the employer may start an apprenticeship for the right candidate. Requirements also include a valid driver's license, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to frequently lift more than 50 pounds.
Skills
- Vehicle Component Repair
- Collision Repair
- Autobody Repair
- Body Panel Repair
- Front-End Component Repair
- Frame Straightening
- Welding
- Filing, Grinding, and Sanding
- Window and Windshield Repair
- Vehicle Inspection
- Test Driving
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
- Dependability
- Heavy Lifting
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Employer-Matched RRSP
- Modern Facility and Tools
- Ongoing Training
- Travel Rewards
- Employee Discounts
- Career Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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- Trades
- Transportation
Keywords
- Autobody Technician
- Apprenticeship
- Collision Repair
- Journeyman Technician
- Manufacturer Standards
- Vehicle Components
- Front-End Components
- Body Components
- Doors and Frames
- Underbody Components
- Body Panels
- Fenders
- Grills
- Welding
- Frame Straightening
- Windows
- Windshields
- Sunroofs
- Vehicle Inspection
- Test Driving
- Repair Estimates
- Automotive