Collision Auto Body Technician

About the role

Join Centennial Collision Centres in Saint John as a Collision Auto Body Technician. You will work in a busy shop environment, repairing and restoring vehicle bodies after accidents. The role involves hands‑on repair work, preparation for painting, and ensuring high‑quality finishes.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute repair work on front‑end, body, door, frame and underbody components.
• File, grind and sand surfaces to prepare them for painting.
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces before paint application.
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using specialized tools.
• Remove damaged panels, grills and fenders and bolt or weld replacement parts.
• Straighten bent frames using pulling and anchoring equipment.

Required profile

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of hands‑on collision repair experience.
• Ability to work in a dusty, noisy shop environment.

Required skills

• Dent removal using hammers and blocks.
• Panel replacement and welding.
• Frame straightening with pulling equipment.
• Surface preparation (filing, grinding, sanding, masking).

What we offer

• Dental, health care, vision care and disability benefits.
• Life insurance and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).