MERVYNS THE BODY SHOP, located at Kelowna, BC V1X 6G3. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Collision repair technician. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be required to commence work at the earliest opportunity. It will be Permanent employment or a full-time job. The candidate must be available to work on a shift basis.
Employer Name: MERVYNS THE BODY SHOP
Position: Collision repair technician
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $36.60 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Kelowna, BC V1X 6G3
Also hiring: Dishwasher
Job Description
- The candidate must clean and maintain the workspace.
- The candidate must replace front-end components, body components, doors and frames, and underbody components.
- The candidate must file, grind, and sand body surfaces for repair.
- The candidate must mask and tape the auto body surfaces in preparation for painting.
- The candidate must hammer out dents, buckles, and defects using blocks and hammers.
- The candidate must remove damaged fenders, panels, and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place.
- The candidate must apply primers and repaint surfaces.
- The candidate must repair or replace interior components.
- The candidate must repair or replace damaged windows, windshields, and sunroofs.
- The candidate must operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents, and seams.
- The candidate must straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate should be client-focused.
- The candidate should be dependable.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
- The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- The candidate must work in a dusty environment.
- The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
- The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- The candidate must have experience in the area of body components, doors and frames, frame straightening, front-end components, interior components, metal cutting, paint spraying, underbody components, unibody machine operation, and welding.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
- Public transportation is available for commuting to the work location.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have their own tools, steel-toed safety boots, and a mask.
Benefits
- The employer will provide Health, Financial, and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
- Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan that covers medical expenses associated with dental treatment and procedures, as well as a Health care plan that covers medical and surgical expenses, and Vision care benefits that cover or reduce the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Bonus, which is money given to an employee in addition to their salary as a reward for good performance, as well as Group insurance benefits offered by the employer, which extend coverage to the employee’s dependents, including spouses, children, and parents.
- In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive on-site recreation and activities, other benefits, team-building opportunities, parking facilities, and a wellness program.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
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