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Maaco Collision Repair is a top performing repair facility that is part of the Certified Collision Care Program. As part of this program, Maaco is OEM Certified for Ford and FCA Certified (Chrysler, Ram, Dodge, Jeep, and Fiat). Maaco is also one of two facilities in Regina recognized on the Pro First Program (Honda and Acura Certified).
We are inviting all level 1 level 4 Autobody Apprentices to apply for a position within our team of quality technicians. We pride ourselves on the commitment to quality, technical repairs completed in a safe, healthy, and energized work environment.
We offer:
- Competitive industry compensation
- Company Matched Pension Plan
- Group Health Benefits
- Health Spending Account
- Paid Training
- Career pathing opportunities and advancement
- Professional Environment with focus on quality, safety, and customer service
Highlights of our shop:
- Our repair area is completely separated from our paint area
- 2 dedicated aluminum repair stalls
- Pro Spot Fume Extraction System
- Pro Spot PR5 Riveter
- Pro Spot SP1 Aluminum Silicon Bronze Welding machine
- Pro Spot I-5 Resistant Spot Welder
- Pro Spot Aluminum Repair System
- Eclipse 3D Computerized Frame Measuring System
- Air Conditioning Evacuation and Recharging Machines
The successful candidate will have:
- A minimum of one year experience in collision repair
- Enrollment in a recognized apprenticeship program, or the ability to be enrolled within the first year of employment
- I-CAR training is an asset and ongoing I-CAR training is a requirement
- Successful Applicant will supply their own tools and approved safety boots
- Aluminum repair experience is an asset and ongoing training will be a requirement
- Be able to work independently and prioritize assignments
- Good communication and time management skills required. Positive, enthusiastic team player
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 1st Period Apprentice
- 2nd Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
Additional Skills
- Clean and maintain work space
Specific Skills
- Weld replacement parts
- Test drive vehicle for proper handling
- Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills
- Mask and repaint car bodies
- Inspect repaired vehicles
- Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
- File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
- Apply primers and repaint surfaces
- Review damage reports
- Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
- Polish painted finishes
- Complete rust repairs
- Repair or replace interior components
- Repair or replace damaged windows and windshields
Type Of Work Experience
- Welding and soldering
- Underbody components
- Metal cutting
- Interior components
- Frame straightening
- Front end components
- Doors and frame
- Body components
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots