Collision repair technician

Overview Languages

English or French

• Other trades certificate or diploma

2 years to less than 3 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Clean and maintain work space
• 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
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player