auto body technician
Colorworks Toms Custom Autobody Coquitlam · Coquitlam, BC
- On site
- Full-time
- CA$45,000 / year
- Coquitlam, BC
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Job highlights
- Repair and refinish vehicle bodies.
- Mix paint, blend colors, and apply finishes.
- Straighten vehicle frames and repair dents.
- Work in a physically demanding environment.
- Join a team with health and financial benefits.
About the role
Job Title: Auto Body Technician
Overview
Colorworks Toms Custom Autobody is seeking an experienced Auto Body Technician to join their team in Coquitlam. This is an on-site position requiring dedication to repairing and refinishing vehicle bodies.
Languages
English
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma required.
Experience
1 to 2 years of experience required.
Work Arrangement
This is an on-site position. Work must be completed at the physical location; there is no option to work remotely.
Work Site Environment
- Dusty
- Noisy
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Clean and maintain work space.
- 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.
- Apply primers and repaint surfaces.
- Mix paint, blend, and match colors.
- Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment.
Experience and Specialization
- Area of work experience: Body components, Doors and frame, Frame straightening, Front end components, Paint spraying.
Additional Information
Security and Safety
- Must be bondable.
Transportation/Travel Information
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment.
- Physically demanding.
- Requires attention to detail.
- Involves bending, crouching, and kneeling.
- Requires standing for extended periods.
Personal Suitability
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Good judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Benefits
Health Benefits
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
Financial Benefits
- Life insurance.
Other Benefits
- Free parking available.
Key skills/competency
- Auto Body Repair
- Frame Straightening
- Paint Mixing and Matching
- Body Component Repair
- Dent Repair
- Surface Preparation
- Auto Painting
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Collision Repair
- Automotive Refinishing
Skills & topics
- Auto Body Technician
- Automotive Repair
- Frame Straightening
- Paint Spraying
- Dent Repair
- Vehicle Refinishing
- Collision Repair
- Automotive Technician
- Body Work
- Auto Painting
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 1-2 years of auto body experience, focusing on frame straightening, paint spraying, and body component repair. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize your ability to mix paint, match colors, and prepare surfaces. Mention your familiarity with tools for dent repair and frame straightening.
- Demonstrate personal suitability: In your application and interviews, showcase your dependability, attention to detail, initiative, and teamwork.
- Prepare for on-site work: Be ready to discuss your experience in physically demanding, dusty, and noisy environments. Confirm your valid driver's license.
Technical preparation
Master paint mixing and color matching.,Practice dent hammering and surface smoothing.,Review frame straightening equipment operation.,Understand auto body component repair techniques.
Behavioral questions
Demonstrate attention to detail in repairs.,Show initiative in maintaining workspace.,Explain how you handle physical demands.,Describe your teamwork experience in a shop.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities for an Auto Body Technician at Colorworks Toms Custom Autobody?
- As an Auto Body Technician at Colorworks Toms Custom Autobody, you will be responsible for a range of tasks including cleaning and maintaining your workspace, preparing surfaces for repair by filing, grinding, and sanding, masking and taping, hammering out dents, applying primers and repainting surfaces, mixing paint and matching colors, and straightening bent frames using specialized equipment.
- What specific experience is required for the Auto Body Technician role at Colorworks Toms Custom Autobody?
- The role requires 1 to 2 years of experience in auto body work. Specific areas of experience that are advantageous include body components, doors and frame, frame straightening, front end components, and paint spraying.
- Does Colorworks Toms Custom Autobody offer remote work for their Auto Body Technicians?
- No, this Auto Body Technician position is strictly on-site. All work must be completed at the physical location of Colorworks Toms Custom Autobody in Coquitlam, and there is no option for remote work.
- What are the working conditions for an Auto Body Technician at this company?
- The work environment is described as dusty and noisy. The role is physically demanding and requires standing for extended periods, as well as bending, crouching, and kneeling. A fast-paced environment and attention to detail are essential.
- What benefits does Colorworks Toms Custom Autobody offer to its Auto Body Technicians?
- Colorworks Toms Custom Autobody offers a comprehensive benefits package including health benefits such as a dental plan, disability benefits, and a health care plan. Financial benefits include life insurance. Additionally, free parking is available for employees.
- What personal attributes are important for an Auto Body Technician at Colorworks Toms Custom Autobody?
- Key personal attributes sought for this role include being accurate, having a client focus, dependability, flexibility, initiative, good judgment, reliability, and being a team player. These qualities contribute to a safe and efficient work environment.
- Is a specific educational background required for the Auto Body Technician position?
- No specific degree, certificate, or diploma is required for the Auto Body Technician position at Colorworks Toms Custom Autobody. The focus is on practical experience and skills.