automotive refinishing technician

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report
• Plan repair work to be performed
• Test drive vehicles for proper handling
• Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces
• Repair or replace interior components
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs
• Mix paint, blend and match colors

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 32.5 hours per week