Auto Body Technician WANTED

Auto Body Technician WANTED (Vancouver)

TITLE: Metal Technician

REPORTS TO: General Manager or Production Manager

SALARY STATUS: DOE (Flagged Hours)

We offer:
· Competitive flat rate pay
· Health package
· Paid vacations

JOB SUMMARY
The metal Technician is responsible for making repairs to all assigned vehicles, restoring them to pre-accident condition in

accordance with industry standards and factory specifications.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
• Repair damaged vehicles using technical information sheets following APS (Advanced Process Solutions) in accordance with

repair orders (RO).

• Makes "repair or replace" decisions concerning safety, costs and cycle time.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle and

fenders.

• Perform structural or replacement repairs, airbag replacement and some mechanical work.
• Perform different types of sheet metal welding and metal finishing.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
• Work and communicate with Production Manager and Estimators on the vehicle repair status (including supplements).
• Meets or exceeds CARSTAR's requirements for tech efficiency, cycle time (to keep vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery)

and return rate.
• Utilize all required safety equipment, follows proper repair procedures and adheres to all requirements for hazardous waste

disposal.

• Keeps personal work area organized and clean, returns tools and maintains parts/materials carts in an organized manner.
• Follow CARSTAR's quality control processes and inspections.
• Perform assigned duties in a safe and responsible manner that does not expose yourself or other employees to unnecessary

risk of injury.

• Attend daily release meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• 2-5 years of auto body collision repair experience required.
• High School diploma/GED required, collision tech graduate preferred.
• Experience using frame and measuring equipment.
• History of working independently and in a team environment.
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Must provide own tools (in working order)
• Must be able to work the following days and hours:

o Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential physical requirements include:

• Ability to stoop, bend and kneel, squat, kneel and pulling
• Extended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping to complete or inspect repairs.
• Carry and lift heavy objects (up to 80lbs)
• Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate equipment.
• Standing, sitting and walking
• Performing repetitive motions

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure to:

• Paint, fumes and particles
• Dirt / Dust
• Chemicals / Toxins
• Varying heat / cold
• Intermittent noise