Auto Body Technician

About the role

Fix Auto is seeking an Auto Body Technician to join our workshop in Gander. The role involves restoring vehicles to showroom condition through inspection, repair, and finishing work. You will work hands‑on with a variety of body, frame, and paint tasks while maintaining a safe and organized workspace.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect repaired vehicles and perform test drives to ensure proper handling.
• Plan and execute repair work, including removal and replacement of panels, doors, fenders, grills, and interior components.
• File, grind, sand, mask, and tape surfaces in preparation for painting.
• Hammer out dents, straighten bent frames, and use pulling/anchoring equipment for under‑body work.
• Apply primers, mix paints, blend colors, and repaint surfaces to factory finish.
• Instruct apprentices and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Required profile

• No formal degree required; willingness to be trained.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to stand, bend, crouch, and kneel for extended periods.
• Accurate, dependable, and strong oral and written communication.
• Team‑player with flexibility, initiative, and good judgement.

Required skills

• Vehicle inspection and test‑driving.
• Body component removal and replacement.
• Grinding, sanding, masking, and taping.
• Dent removal and frame straightening.
• Welding and metal cutting.
• Paint application, color matching, and spray‑painting.
• Use of uni‑body machine and pulling/anchoring equipment.

What we offer

• Free on‑site parking and other amenities.
• Paid time off for volunteering or personal days.
• Full‑time permanent position with competitive hourly wage (CAD 20‑40).