AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN

Explore China Inc. is currently recruiting auto body technicians to work in a small town in Canada.

General Job Description

Auto body technicians do damage appraisals, frame and structural repairs, body sheet-metal work, plastic repairs, component replacement and alignment.

In the past, auto body technician specialists used heavy frame machines and simple gauges to repair heavy collision damage. Today auto body repairers rely on precise factory specification charts and use sophisticated measuring and repair systems to restore damage vehicles. Virtually all passenger vehicles manufactured today employ unibody, or monoconoque construction. Each body panel contributes to the integral strength of the vehicle, maximizing passenger protection. Supplemental restraint systems, such as air bags and seat belts, form a significant portion of the collision specialist's workload.

Auto body repairers are responsible for restoring the structural integrity of the damaged vehicle during the repair process. This generally involves cutting away damaged components and welding in new or recycled replacements. Precise work is critical to restore the vehicle to its pre-damaged condition and to ensure that suspension and steering components are accurately aligned.

Auto body repairers also remove and install bolt-on components such as hoods, decklids, fenders, trim, doors, glass and interior components.

After the repairs are completed the auto body repairer will verify dimensional accuracy, system functions, passenger protection and finally, test-drive the vehicle to ensure proper alignment and handling.

Working Conditions

Auto body repairers usually work a 40-hour, five-day week with occasional overtime required. They work indoors in a noisy, sometimes dusty, environment. Although most shops are well ventilated, the work involves exposure to dust and fumes.  There is always some risk of injury involved in working with sharp metals and power tools.

Skills and Abilities

The work is most rewarding for creative decision-makers who perform expert and very precise work.

To be successful in the trade, auto body repairers need:

• strength and stamina required to handle heavy tools and parts weighing up to 25 kilograms

• manual dexterity

• creativity, patience and an eye for detail

• current knowledge of the annual changes manufacturers make in plastics, electronics, metals, supplemental restraints and paints

• good customer service skills

• commitment to safe work habits

Description of Wages and Benefits

The starting wage per hour is $10.00 Canadian dollars.  Each worker is given at least 40 hours of work per week on average during the year.  This equates to a starting salary of $1600.00 Canadian dollars per month.  If the employee performs well, the wage per hour will be increased to $12.00 per hour in the second year which equates to a monthly salary of between $1920 Canadian dollars.  There is a three-month probationary period for all new employees.  Once the worker has passed the probationary period, they will be enrolled in the company’s medical plan which covers 80% of the dental costs, 80% of prescription drugs, vision, short term disability and long term disability and life insurance.   The cost of this private medical insurance is shared by the employee ($100) and employer ($100) for a total cost per month of $200 Canadian dollars.

Immigration and Company Requirements

• Married with children (willing to immigrate to Canada permanently)

• At least 3 years work experience as a auto body technician

• 28-42 years old

• Basic Knowledge of English (IELTS score not necessary)

• Auto Body Technician Training or Trade Certificate

• Sincere Desire to work for this employer for at least 3 years

• No relatives in Canada (we do not want to find people who already have relatives in Canada as they tend not to remain with the employer for a long time)

• Completed at least 2-3 years of technical college relating to mechanics or auto body repair

• If they have personal savings of more than $10,000 Canadian dollars this would help their application

• No Criminal Record

• Preferably no work experience overseas exceeding six months (they will be required to obtain a police certificate from the country in which they worked – delays the application too much)

• Health Family (principal applicant, spouse and children)

• Currently working as auto body technician (if they have changed occupation then they do not qualify)