Autobody Technician

D2 Autobody Lethbridge Ltd. (O/A Fix Auto Lethbridge) in Lethbridge, Alberta, is currently seeking an experienced Journeyman Autobody Technician to join their busy Collision Centre! The successful candidate will work with us on a permanent full-time basis and earn $37.50 per hour.

Collision Centre Address: 526 41 Street S, Lethbridge AB T1J 5C8

Job Duties:

• Review damage reports and estimates of repair cost, and plan work to be performed.
• Replace front-end components, body components, doors and frames and underbody components.
• File, Grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired.
• Hammer out dents, buckles, and defects using blocks and hammers.
• Remove damaged fenders, panels, grills, and bolts or weld replacement parts into place.
• Repair or replace interior components.
• Repair or replace windows, windshields, and sunroofs
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents, and seams
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces using brush or spray guns
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Mix paint, blend, and match colors

Requirements

• Autobody Repairer Trade Certification
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in auto body repair
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Sound judgement on repair decisions
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• A team player and client-focused.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment, which includes bending crouching, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time.
• A valid Driver’s License
• Excellent oral communication with the ability to communicate using the English language.

Areas of Work Experience

• Interior, body, and underbody components
• Uni body machine
• Frame straightening
• Door and frame
• Front-end components
• Metal cutting
• Welding
• Paint Spraying

You will Receive:

• Paid vacation
• Company benefits, which include life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability and extended health and dental coverage
• An employer-matched RRSP Program up to 1% of your gross earnings

If you feel you are the right individual for this position, please apply by:

• Sending your resume to careers@daviscollision.ca
• Visiting our careers page at: https://hr4.com/careers/davisautogroup/opportunities.html
• Fax your resume to 403-942-8059
• Mailing your resume to 615 W.T Hill Blvd S, Lethbridge AB T1J 1Y6