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Body Technician

  • Acheson, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Experience
Experience: 3+ years of experience in a collision repair environment experience in a Lean or rapid-production shop is a strong asset.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

POSITION TITLE:

Body Technician

DEPARTMENT:Body Shop
REPORTS TO:Body Shop Manager

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY:

 Join Our Team:

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Body Technician to join our Body Shop Team.

If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy solving problems, and want to work alongside a team that values safety, craftmanship, and getting the job done right, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Body Technicians play an important role in bringing damaged vehicles back to life. From collision repairs and structural work to RVs, heavy-duty trucks, sheet metal, and refinishing preparation, every day can bring something different. We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and understands that quality repairs start with doing the job right from the beginning. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

What You'll Do

As a Body Technician, you will be involved throughout the repair process, including:

  • Execute Lean Workflow: Utilize 5S principles (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to keep your bay and tools perfectly organized, eliminating downtime.
  • Meticulous Blueprinting: Completely disassemble vehicles up front identify all hidden damage, ensuring 100% accurate parts ordering and zero production stalls.
  • High-Quality Repairs: Perform structural, sheet metal, and plastic repairs to OEM specifications using advanced frame-pulling and welding equipment.
  • Standardized Production: Follow shop SOPs to ensure a predictable, continuous flow of vehicles to the paint department.
  • In-Line Quality Control: Inspect your on work continuously to guarantee zero defects before passing the vehicle to the next stage.  

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QUALIFICATIONS:

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, takes pride in their work, and enjoys being part of a team.

  • Certification: Journeyman / Red Seal certification in Auto Body Repair (or equivalent provincial / state licensing).
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in a collision repair environment experience in a Lean or rapid-production shop is a strong asset.
  • Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in structural pulling, MIG/resistance welding, and plastic repair.
  • Mindset: A strong desire to work in a process-driven team environment rather than a traditional "flat-rate, single-tech" setup.
  • Tools: Must possess your own updated inventory of trade-related tools. ​​
More about this job

Responsibilities

The Body Technician is responsible for performing high-quality collision and structural repairs while maintaining an organized workspace using Lean 5S principles. They must ensure accurate vehicle blueprinting and follow standardized production processes to deliver defect-free repairs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Journeyman or Red Seal certification in Auto Body Repair and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in structural pulling, welding, and the ability to work in a process-driven team environment are required.

Skills

  • Collision repair
  • Structural pulling
  • MIG welding
  • Resistance welding
  • Plastic repair
  • Blueprinting
  • 5S principles
  • Lean workflow
  • Sheet metal repair
  • Vehicle disassembly
  • Quality control
  • OEM specifications
  • Frame-pulling

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Categories

  • Trades
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation

Keywords

  • Body Technician
  • Collision Repair
  • Journeyman
  • Red Seal
  • Lean Workflow
  • 5S
  • Blueprinting
  • Structural Repair
  • Sheet Metal
  • MIG Welding
  • Resistance Welding
  • Plastic Repair
  • OEM Specifications
  • Frame-pulling
  • Quality Control
  • Auto Body
  • Production

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