We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automotive Assembler to support our vehicle manufacturing and restoration operations. This role is responsible for repairing, modifying, assembling, and restoring vehicle body components to meet quality, safety, and production standards. The successful candidate will confidently use a variety of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and repair techniques to ensure vehicles are completed to the highest standards.
INKAS® is a Canadian manufacturer known globally for designing and building premium armored SUVs, trucks, vans, and specialty vehicles. Our work combines advanced security technology, custom craftsmanship, and precision engineering in a fast-paced production environment.
Why This Role Would Be A Great Fit
- Gain hands-on experience working with advanced vehicle modifications, fabrication, body repair, and assembly techniques.
- Join a growing Canadian manufacturer recognized worldwide for innovation, craftsmanship, and quality.
- Work as part of a collaborative production team where your skills directly contribute to vehicle quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
What You'll Do
- Repair and replace front-end, body, frame, underbody, and structural vehicle components.
- Remove dents, buckles, and other defects using appropriate body repair techniques, tools, and equipment.
- Operate soldering equipment and use fillers to repair holes, dents, seams, and damaged body surfaces.
- Remove damaged panels, fenders, grills, and related components and install replacement parts through bolting, welding, or other approved methods.
- Straighten bent frames and vehicle structures using frame alignment, pulling, and anchoring equipment.
- File, grind, sand, and prepare repaired body surfaces using hand and power tools.
- Repair and replace vehicle glass components, including windshields, windows, and sunroofs.
- Repair, modify, and replace interior vehicle components such as seat frame assemblies, carpets, insulation, and trim components.
- Install new and customer-specified equipment and accessories.
- Conduct vehicle repairs, modifications, and assembly work throughout multiple stages of production.
- Maintain accurate work records, repair documentation, and production reports.
- Stay current with evolving automotive technologies, repair methods, and manufacturing techniques.
- Follow workplace health and safety requirements and maintain safe working practices at all times.
- Collaborate effectively with production team members while working independently when required.
- Participate in housekeeping, cleanup, and maintenance activities as required.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in automotive assembly, body repair, collision repair, vehicle restoration, or a related field.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Participation in a post-secondary automotive body repair program.
- Completion of a three- to four-year motor vehicle body repair program.
- Experience in vehicle assembly, fabrication, custom vehicle manufacturing, or armored vehicle production.
- Experience with welding, metal finishing, and structural repairs.
- Familiarity with modern vehicle body repair equipment and techniques.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.
- Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and automotive repair equipment.
Working Conditions
This role operates within a busy manufacturing and automotive production environment. The successful candidate will be exposed to vehicle repair and assembly activities involving power tools, welding equipment, noise, and other conditions commonly associated with automotive manufacturing. Required personal protective equipment may include steel-toed safety footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, and other safety equipment as required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
INKAS® is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and to providing a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without discrimination as protected by applicable law.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Disclosure
This employer may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, such as screening, reviewing, or ranking applications based on job-related criteria. All employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers, and AI tools are used only to assist, not replace human judgment.
Apply
If you are a skilled automotive professional with experience in body repair, vehicle assembly, or custom manufacturing, we encourage you to apply. Join INKAS® and contribute to the production of world-class armored and specialty vehicles. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail will directly contribute to product quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
