Auto Body Technician Jobs

About CSN Emeryville Collision

CSN Emeryville Collision has been servicing the Windsor and Essex County area since 1976. As a family owned facility, CSN Emeryville Collision has upheld a high level of quality service. CSN Emeryville Collision is OEM Certified with a number of makers and has a large volume of “DRP” partnerships with the Insurance Companies. Guaranteeing the trust and integrity to their customers as well as their Employees. Investing in their staff and new equipment to keep up with technology and repair techniques, CSN Emeryville Collision continues to grow. “When we meet by accident, we service for life”, is the slogan CSN Emeryville Collision founded and continues to achieve. As a one stop automotive facility, CSN Emeryville Collision also offers a full Mechanical Department, Rustproofing, glass repair and more.

Position Summary:

CSN Emeryville Collision is looking for an Auto Body Technician to join our team. Our Auto Body Technician must be able to take a vehicle in a damaged state and repair or restore damaged vehicles to their original structural integrity, function, and appearance. The Incumbent is detailed oriented and can multitask to accommodate shifting priorities. The technician reports to the shop foreman.

Primary Objectives of the Auto Body Technician:

• Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures
• Performing structural and complete body repairs: Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components. (Assess, Repair or Replace interior and exterior parts, electrical components, and vehicle accessories, doors and frame and underbody components)
• Be a great CSN ambassador
• Technician must be able to read and understand the estimates
• Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
• Able to work with a variety of metals and plastics, as well as glass, electrical, and mechanical parts
• Welding on vehicles with the use of MIG welders and compression spot welders
• Restore vehicle to factory specification (Return the vehicle back to factory/OEM specifications)
• Ability to file, grind and sand repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
• Ability and willingness to follow standardized production processes
• Fully dismantle the complete vehicle damaged areas including the blend panel parts in order to identify all hidden damages as early in the repair cycle as possible. For example remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place, repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroof
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment, Hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Experience with disassembly and reassembly of vehicles
• Thoroughly examine collision damage (Review the complete vehicle exterior body parts, check all power accessories (door locks/windows/mirrors are operational) check that the dash panel has no warning lights on. Identify any prior damages overlooked on the QA checklist/ or related on the supplemental damage sheet.)
• Experience using frame and measuring equipment
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience and other requirements:

• 3+ years of Auto Body Repair experience or currently registered in an apprenticeship program
• Valid Drivers license required
• 3 to 5 years of working Knowledge of Mitchell & Audatex is an asset
• Must have own tools, safety footwear
• Must have I-Car Welding certification is an asset
• Technicians with I-Car and OEM certifications are favorable
• Carrying, Lifting – 100 lbs, standing, sitting, walking, reaching
• Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer (310B) Red Seal License (310Q) (Preferred but not a must)

Personal Attributes:

• Flexible Thinking: Considers problems from all new perspectives and can expand on the thinking or solutions proposed by others. Adapts to new ideas and initiatives relevant to own area of work
• Conflict Management: Frames discussions positively, takes action to resolve conflict, while minimizing tension
• Communication style: Tactful, clear, and empathetic communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with co-workers
• Independent: Works well in a fast-paced environment, self-motivated, and works independently without close supervision
• Collaborator: Able to manage relationships in a collaborative manner, with a wide range of stakeholder groups and personality types, applying diplomacy to reach win-win resolutions
• Problem solving: Has a critical thinking approach to problem solve and is a forward thinker
• Organizational skills/Time Management: Strong planning and organizational skills, with an ability to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously

Benefits

• Full benefits offered upon completion of the 90 day probationary period. Extended health coverages, 80% prescription coverage, eye glass coverage, dental and chiropractic coverages included. Retirement savings plan offered upon completion of the 90 day probationary period.100% company match up to $1000.00 annual contributions

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

Career Path: As CSN Emeryville continues to grow, other career opportunities may become available.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and will evolve as CSN continues to grow.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, colour, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to cultivate an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to growing our corporate team in a way that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.