Now Hiring: 310B Licensed Technician – Unlock Top Wages, Premium Benefits, and Hands-On Access to the Industry’s Newest Automotive Tech! Your Expertise Deserves the Fast Lane to Career Growth!
We’re looking for a skilled, motivated 310B Technician who takes pride in their work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is ready to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team.
Location: 353 Manitou Dr, Kitchener ON
Compensation: $34 per hour
What You Will Be Doing:
- 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.
- Welding on vehicles with the use of MIG welders and compression spot welders.
- 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
- Technicians 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.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Applicant must possess a 310B License
- Valid G Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Positive Teamwork Attitude
So why work for us?
- The 401 Group of Companies is privately owned and 100% Canadian
- 40+ State-of-the-art facilities including a "Google-like" call centre and an 80,000 sq. ft. centralized service "Hub"
- A fun, fast-paced, and high-energy work environment with exciting initiatives and rewarding perks.
- Personalized coaching, mentoring, and training focused on both individual growth and team success.
- Empowering you to grow with meaningful career path planning and advancement opportunities.
- Health & wellness benefit enrollment opportunities
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
- Enjoy exclusive employee pricing on automotive parts and service, along with a special discount at the Blackshop.
- Perkopolis Enrollment
- On-site Parking
The 401 Group of Companies, is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's fastest growing Elite Business Management Groups offering a full line of automotive, recreational vehicle, powersport and marine products and services. Our headquarters is located in the thriving city of Cambridge, Ontario. Our brands include but aren't limited to Kia, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Buick, GMC, Yamaha, 401 Auto Financing, CampMart and Grand River Boats.
If you have a growth mindset like us, we'd love to see your resume and have a conversation. The opportunities at the 401 Group of Companies are endless!
This posting reflects a current and active job opening.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. The 401 Group of Companies Recruiting Team is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact HR, 226-535-9077 or careers@401auto.ca
We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.