Autobody and Collision Repair Technician

Crown Autobody & Glass West

Job Type:Full-time Permanent

Potential Earnings: $70k-$140K (annually) based on the individual's qualifications and experience

We are a Winnipeg-based family-owned organization that believes in building relationships, integrity, and teamwork.We take pride in being oneof Canadas Best Managed Companies and one of Aon Hewitts Best Employers Platinum level, while providing exceptional service to clients.

We have a great opportunity for Autobody and Collision Technician to join our team at our Crown Autobody & Glass located on 3680 Portage Avenue. Crown Autobody & Glass is a state of the art autobody shop with all updated modern European equipment, specializing in import brands.

We offer a competitive performance-based salary and encouraging team environment, as well as a competitive benefits package. This position has the potential to earn between $70k-$140k annually. We offer graduated training, mentorship, and online brand training to assist our employees in achieving their career goals.

Additional Crown Auto Group Employee Perks:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including extended health, dental, vision and massage therapy reimbursement
• Discounted fitness membership
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Career advancement- most of promotions are from within the company
• Access to Perkopolis. (Canadas leading corporate concierge discount service)

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards for cost control, quality,safety, completion and on-time delivery
• Performing work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy.
• Disassemble and reassemble necessary vehicle parts needed to complete the job.
• Operate power tools, hand tools, grind, and sand finished surfaces safely.
• Performing all body repairs to estimate.
• Performing welding, soldering, body alignment, and frame autobody repairs.
• Operating all equipment in the collision centerin a safe and productive manner, following CAB safety standard for the use of personal protective equipment (eg: safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection) while working on the production floor.
  
• Inspecting vehicles while work is being completed and after completion for quality assurance.
  
• Complies with all laws, regulations and bylaws regarding paints, thinners and other hazardous materials.
• Works with the other employees to repair and prepare vehicles.
• Sees to the cleanliness of the work space during and after the work is completed.

Requirements:

• Must have 2-5 years experience with autobody repairs or equal number of training at a collision centre
  
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management expertise.
• ICAR Certified (preferred) or interest in becoming certified
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, and stand for long periods of time
• Valid drivers license and ability to drive manual transmission

Crown Auto Groupis an equal opportunity employer! We are looking for people from various ethnicities, backgrounds and experiences to join our workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available during the selection process, and we'll respond in a timely manner to requests for accommodations.