Autobody Technician

CarrXpert Port Hawkesbury Collision Centre is looking for a highly energetic and self-motivated individual to join our team. We are accepting applications from both Autobody Journeyman technicians, Autobody Apprentices, or individuals with a general knowledge of Auto Body repair willing to undertake in shop training towards their Autobody Journeyman license.

POSITION SUMMARY

The individual is responsible for the accurate and timely repair of automotive body damage caused by collision, weather, and other incidents.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.

Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.

Prepares vehicles for body repair work.

Notifies management of any additional repairs needed that are not indicated on the work order.

Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.

Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair, informs management of any items in disrepair and participates in remedial action.

Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer and in conjunction with SOPs and policies.

Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.

Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Journeyman Certificate or Apprenticeship (not required, but an asset).

An interest in automotive body and/or mechanical repair is considered an asset.

Self-motivated with ability to deliver results.

Valid driver's license.

About CarrXpert Port Hawkesbury Collision Centre

CarrXpert Port Hawkesbury Collision Centre is a distinguished OEM-certified collision repair facility in the Strait Area. In constant operation since 1979, it boasts a knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated staff with decades of service and a loyal customer base spreading throughout Cape Breton Island and Eastern Mainland Nova Scotia. Thanks to continued investment in the latest autobody repair technologies, CarrXpert Port Hawkesbury Collision performs every single repair completely in house. It has an aluminum repair isolation station, Garmat 3000 Series down-draft paint booth, and utilizes AkzoNobel Sikkens Automatchic Vision for precise colour matching along with AccuVision-3D for millimetre perfect repairs.

As part of the community in the Strait Area, CarrXpert Port Hawkesbury Collision is invested in the happiness of its neighbours through providing excellent employment opportunities and a high level of service to its customers. It is also involved in several local charities and nonprofit organizations, including the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation, Strait Richmond Healthcare Foundation, and numerous other organizations that provide a positive impact in the area.

Why CarrXpert Port Hawkesbury

• Competitive wages

• Comprehensive group benefits plan including health, dental, vision, and drug plans, along with travel health insurance, disability insurance, and life insurance.

• Pension Plan with a matching company contribution

• Employee pricing on all products and services at our family of businesses in the Strait Area

• Work in a safe and professional environment

• A business that is actively involved in our community

• Engaging annual company events for employees and their families

We thank all applicants for their interest! Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.