Body Technician/ Metal Fabricator

Steele Auto Group is committed to providing the Best Customer Buying Experience and to solidify ourselves as the "Trusted Destination for Everything Auto" for employees and customers alike.

Steele Chevrolet Saint John (Cleveland Design) is seeking a Automotive Body Technician/ Metal Fabricator to join our team!

Cleveland Design is currently looking for experienced body techs. Applicants must have previous experience within the industry or similar industries. Body techs need to be proficient in doing filler work to a high level of quality. Experience in straightening and sharpening of panels along with accurately gaping body panels is crucial.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assembly and disassembly of vehicles
• Body work prep
• Masking, priming, sanding, buffing & paint
• Welding + Metal work
• Frame straightening
• structural repairs on vehicles
• Design, cut, shape, and form sheet metal to create custom body panels, components, and parts for classic and custom vehicles.
• Modify and fit pre-existing parts to ensure precise alignment and aesthetic appeal.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and spot welding to assemble and secure metal components.
• Ensure all welds meet structural integrity and aesthetic standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and CAD drawings to accurately fabricate custom parts.

Requirements:

• Experience as a body Technician
• Excellent diagnostic skills, pride in workmanship, team player
• Must have a valid drivers' license and be able to provide an acceptable driver abstract.
• Facial hair will interfere with the ability to achieve a proper seal on CSA-approved respirators; therefore, it is a requirement that staff must be clean-shaven. If you are unable to maintain a clean shave where the respirator seals to the face for any reason, please inform us in the form of a request for accommodation.

Why Steele Auto?

• Competitive compensation package, with annual wage review
• Flexible Health and Dental Plans, 6 different cost shared options to meet everyone's needs
• Enhanced Benefits including Telehealth, Mental Health Support and EFAP
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match up to 4%, after 5 years up to 5%
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchasing, parts, and service at any of our locations
• A safe, inclusive, and dynamic work environment

We sincerely thank our applicants interested in this opportunity and wish to advise that only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Steele Auto Group will fill positions by drawing from internal candidates possessing the desired qualifications and to promote from within, where possible. Hiring and promotion of all candidates is based on skills, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

Steele Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we commit to a fair, inclusive opportunity to apply. Our commitment to inclusion drives us forward every day. If selected for an interview, please advise us of any accommodation you may require throughout the recruitment process. To learn more about our company, culture, and opportunities, please visit www.steeleauto.com