Autobody Technician

Posted: March 14, 2022
Full Time

OJD Trucking Ltd

Company: OJD Trucking Ltd

Business Information: OJD Trucking Ltd provides the following commercial and residential services: triaxle dump trucks for hire, including pup trailers and double hookups, tractor/Trailers for hire, float Moves, excavating, demolition, rental of excavator, backhoes, loaders, with or without operator, hourly or job pricing and oversize loads.

Business address: 80 Ube Dr. Sarnia ON, N7W 1B6

Work location: Same as above

Type of Employment: Full Time - Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

· Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed

· 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

· Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling

· Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams

· Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment

· Mix paint, blend and match colors

· Clean and maintain work space

· May drive the vehicles to the shop

Requirements

- Education: Completion of secondary school is required

- Experience: Completion of a three- to four-year motor vehicle body repair apprenticeship program OR a combination of over three years of work experience in the motor vehicle body repair trade and completion of a high school or college automotive body repair program is required to be eligible for trade certification

- Trade certification in Ontario is required

- Painting abilities are required

- Driver’s license is an asset

-Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling

-Personal suitability: Accurate, Flexibility, Initiative, Team player, Client focus, Dependability, Reliability

Major work area: Paint spraying, Unibody Machine, Frame straightening, Doors and Frames, Metal cutting, Underbody components, Interior components, Body components, Front end components and Welding

Work site environment: Odours, Dusty, and Noisy

Language: English is required

Salary: $20.00 to $22.00 hourly, 40-45 hours per week

Benefits: If the worker needs to relocate, the employer will cover the travel expenses

Other Information:

Must have flexible availability. Work schedule includes two possible shifts from Monday to Friday. The first shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and the second shift from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and occasionally on weekends depending on the business’ needs. Overtime may be required.

Apply by e-mail to: ojd@live.ca

cc: ojdtruckingltd@canadaemail.ca

**Please apply with the subject: Job Application – Auto Body Technician**

Closes:
ojd [at] live.ca