Auto Body Technician
Position Summary:
Western is seeking an ambitious auto body technician to join our team. The role will include both auto body repair work and spray painting of equipment and vehicles. The successful candidate will work in our industrial shop in Barrie, Ontario. They shall have the ability to prioritize ongoing projects and tasks to meet deadlines, with attention to detail and problem solving. The successful candidate will support Western’s goal to deliver high-quality services and professional repairs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have previous experience that demonstrates their ability to:
- Repair damage to the exterior of vehicles.
- Restore vehicles after any minor or major collision.
- Restore paint and/or apply paint to match factory paint colours.
- Replace bumpers, damaged body panels, and other components of vehicles.
- Preparation for paint and spraying various light truck components and machinery.
- Notify management of additional repairs needed, and any difficulties that may prevent a high-quality job from being completed.
Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to candidates with Auto Body Repairer (310Q), or Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer (310B) qualification
- Automotive Painter (410N) or relevant experience (Asset)
- Ontario G Class Drivers License (Required)
- Reliable Transportation (Required)
- Experience operating machinery and forklifts (Asset)
Term, Hours of Work and Compensation:
- This is a full-time position.
- 44 hours per week.
- The role is entitled to vacation pay and paid statutory holidays.
- We expect to compensate the successful candidate at hourly rates consistent with market expectations and based on experience.
Hiring Accessibility:
We are an equal opportunity employer. Western Mechanical welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities; accommodations are available upon request for those who are selected to proceed with the interview process.
Company Overview:
Western focuses on providing innovative, professional and cost effective industrial contracting solutions to our customer’s everyday problems, worldwide. Our practical experience-based range of services include:
- Mechanical Contracting
- Sheet Metal Contracting
- Electrical Contracting
- Millwrighting
- Heavy Lifting
- Civil Contracting
- Hydraulic Specialists
- Freight & Logistics
Since Western’s early beginnings in 1979, the focus of the company has always been to deliver world-class industrial contracting services, which exceeds the expectations of our global customer base. This focus has been the primary reason for the company’s continued growth and success in the areas of millwrighting, mechanical contracting, electrical contracting, civil works, heavy lifting and heavy transportation. We understand and appreciate the heavy equipment, plant services or unique structures our customers entrust to our care are critical to their operations. As such, our staff employs the same care and respect in each and every project we undertake on their behalf.