Job Description

Bemac Collision Group is a group of automotive repair locations across Ottawa and the surrounding areas. We are looking for an experienced Body Repair Technician to join our team. The role of an Auto Body Technician is to return a damaged vehicle to its original condition following a collision.

• Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
• Thoroughly examine collision damage (Review the complete vehicle exterior body parts, check all power accessories (door locks/windows/mirrors are operational) check that the dash panel has no warning lights on. Identify any prior damages overlooked on the QA checklist/ or related on the supplemental damage sheet.)
• Performing structural and complete body repairs Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components. (Assess, Repair or Replace interior and exterior parts, electrical components, and vehicle accessories, doors and frame and underbody components)
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment, Hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers.
• Fully dismantle the complete vehicle damaged areas including the blend panel parts in order to identify all hidden damages as early in the repair cycle as possible. For example remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place, repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroof
• Ability to file, grind and sand repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting, apply primers and repaint surfaces.
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• Restore vehicle to factory specification (Return the vehicle back to factory/OEM specifications)
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
• Technician must be able to read and understand the estimates.
• Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures.
• Able to work with a variety of metals and plastics, as well as glass, electrical, and mechanical parts.
• Experience using frame and measuring equipment.
• Experience with disassembly and reassembly of vehicles
• Ability and willingness to follow standardized production processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Auto Body Repair and refinishing experience - 3+ years required
• Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer (310B) Red Seal License (310Q) (Preferred but not a must) or in a registered apprenticeship program.
• Technicians with I-Car and OEM certifications are favorable.
• Must have I car Welding certification

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits
• RRSP Match Program