Collision Repair Technician

Collision repair technicians repair, adjust and replace sheet metal and parts of automobiles and trucks. They are responsible for performing a wide variety of repairs to collision damaged automobiles with complexity and severity increasing as skills and experience increase. They review, assess and estimate automotive damage in addition to assisting with the prep department. A Collision Repair Technician is knowledgeable in the field of auto body repair and possesses the necessary skills to perform related repairs and custom refinishing according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Skills

Able-bodied
Comfortable working with machinery
Good with my hands
Interested in mentoring others
Resourceful
Visually perceptive

Personality Traits

Content working independently
Eager to learn
Focused with good attention to detail
Mechanically inclined

Salary range

Low

$35,000

Median

$65,000

High

$100,000

Career Roadmap

1
Shop Helper (Entry Level Position / Not Required)
2
Registered Apprentice (Apprentice, Multi-Year Experience including Youth in Trades)
3
Certified Collision Repair Technician (Intermediate / Mid Level Position)
4
Red Seal Certified / Journeyman (Advanced / Senior Level Position)

Keys to Success

Post-Secondary Training as a Collision Repair Technician
Red Seal Certification
Valid BC driver’s license.
Physically healthy and fit.
Exposure working on a variety of vehicle types from domestic to import and beyond.
Critical thinking combined with exceptional attention to detail

Manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
Familiarity with technology and computer systems utilized for assessment, research and repair of vehicles
Strong communication skills Proven ability to work in a team-based environment
Concern for safety and a responsible work attitude

Job Training

A Collision Repair Technician requires post-secondary / technical training. The senior level position will require Red Seal Certification. The following training programs are available.