Autobody Technician in St. John's, NL (LMIA)
Job Type
Full-time
Location Type
On-site
Location
St. John's, NL
Salary
$22.00–$30.00 CAD/hour
Job Description
AI Summary
Collision Clinic is hiring an Autobody Technician for Refinishing in St. John's, NL. Key responsibilities include repairing vehicle bodies, straightening bent frames, mixing paint, and applying refinishing coats. Requirements include a trades certificate or diploma, trade certification or Red Seal endorsement, and at least five years of experience.
Responsibilities
Key duties involve replacing front end components, doors, frames, underbody parts, windows, and interior components. Mechanics will file, grind, sand, hammer out dents, mask surfaces, mix paint, match colours, and apply primers and topcoats.
Additional tasks include operating frame pulling equipment to straighten bent frames, welding, using plastic filler, and providing job training and coaching to colleagues.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an trade certificate or diploma alongside Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Trade Certification, Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification, or a Red Seal Endorsement. A minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
English language proficiency is required. Candidates must provide their own tools and steel-toed safety boots.
Benefits and work conditions
Work arrangements include shift work, flexible hours, and overtime opportunities. The position offers a health benefits package including dental, vision, paramedical, disability, and general health care coverage.
Why this job suits newcomers
This posting is LMIA-positive, making it accessible for qualified foreign candidates seeking employment in Canada. Comprehensive health coverage and clear trade certification criteria provide a structured pathway for experienced newcomers settling in Newfoundland and Labrador.