Automotive Body Repair Technician

Location: Delta, BC

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

We are looking for a skilled, hardworking, and versatile Automotive Body Repair Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate is experienced with hands-on body repair and is comfortable working on a wide variety of vehicles and materials.

Unlike a traditional collision repair position, this role involves a diverse range of work. In addition to repairing dents and damaged body panels, you may be repairing commercial truck bodies, patching holes, replacing or repairing wood on flat decks, completing minor fabrication work, and helping restore vehicles to a professional, sale-ready condition.

Key Responsibilities of Automotive Body Repair

- Inspect vehicles and identify body damage requiring repair.
- Straighten and repair metal panels and vehicle body components.
- Remove, repair, replace, and reinstall damaged body components as required.
- Patch holes and repair damaged or corroded areas.
- Perform sanding, grinding, filling, cutting, and other body preparation work.
- Ensure completed repairs are clean, durable, and professionally finished.

Commercial Vehicle & Flat Deck Repair

- Perform body repairs on a variety of commercial trucks and work vehicles.
- Repair and replace damaged or deteriorated wood decking on flat decks and truck bodies.
- Repair commercial vehicle bodies, boxes, decks, panels, doors, and related components.
- Complete minor metal fabrication, cutting, grinding, drilling, and fitting as required.
- Assist with welding and fabrication work where qualified and experienced.
- Modify or repair vehicle components to restore proper fit, function,



and appearance.

Vehicle Reconditioning

- Inspect dealership inventory and identify cosmetic or structural repairs required before vehicles are offered for sale.
- Work with the sales and service teams to prioritize vehicles requiring repair.
- Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
- Perform final inspections of completed work and address any deficiencies.

Shop & Safety

- Safely operate power tools, grinders, sanders, cutting equipment, welding equipment, and other shop tools appropriate to your experience.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and protected work area.
- Properly maintain tools and equipment.
- Follow workplace safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements: Experience & Knowledge

- Previous experience in automotive body repair, collision repair, fabrication, commercial vehicle repair, or a related trade is strongly preferred.
- Experience repairing dents, body panels, rust, and damaged metal is preferred.
- Experience working on commercial trucks or truck bodies is a strong asset.
- Experience with woodworking or repairing wood flat decks is an asset.
- Welding and metal fabrication experience is a strong asset.
- Experience with sanding, grinding, cutting, filling, and surface preparation.





Skills & Attributes

- Strong hands-on mechanical and repair abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
- Resourceful problem-solving skills and the ability to determine practical repair solutions.
- Comfortable working on different types of vehicles and repair projects.
- Dependable, hardworking, and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple repair projects and priorities.
- Physically capable of performing manual work, lifting materials, bending, kneeling, and working around commercial vehicles.
- Solid commitment to workplace safety.

Licensing

- Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record is preferred.
- Auto Body and Collision Technician certification or equivalent trade certification is an asset but not required for candidates with strong relevant experience.

What We Offer

- Full-time employment with 40 hours per week.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- Prospect to work on a diverse range of automotive and commercial vehicles.
- Variety of work beyond traditional automotive collision repair.
- Stable, long-term employment with a growing dealership.
- Opportunities to expand your skills and responsibilities.
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

We are looking for someone who is a hands-on problem solver. Commercial vehicles do not always require conventional body-shop repairs, so the right candidate should be comfortable assessing a problem and determining the best way to repair it. Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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