Bodyshop Technician

Experienced Dents Repairer – Heavy Vehicles Beauceville, Quebec

About the Company Les Camions Gilbert Inc. is a family-owned business founded in 1968, specializing in the heavy vehicle industry. With an international network and recognized experience, our team works in mechanics, welding, sandblasting, bodywork, and painting, and we assemble specialized trucks according to our clients' needs.

Job Description We are seeking an experienced dents repairer to join our workshop in Beauceville. You will play a key role in restoring and customizing heavy trucks, in collaboration with the mechanical, welding, sandblasting, bodywork, and painting departments.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean the workspace and workshop, adhering to safety standards.
• Dent repair of bodies and straightening of frames and subframes.
• Replacement of front-end elements, the body, doors, and other damaged components.
• Filing, grinding, and sanding surfaces to be repaired; masking surfaces in preparation for painting.
• Dent repair using wedges and hammers; disassembly/reassembly of damaged bumpers, panels, and grilles, with bolting or welding of replacement parts.
• Application of primers and paint, surface preparation, and tint matching.
• Repair or replacement of interior elements; mixing and matching colors.
• Use of welding tools and plastic filler materials, and chassis straightening with appropriate equipment.
• Damage assessment and technical recommendations for future interventions.

Profile Sought

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position (heavy vehicle dent repair and bodywork).
• Proficiency in dent repair, sanding, masking, and application of primers and finishes.
• Skills in repairing or replacing interior elements and paint mixing.
• Ability to use welding tools and plastic filler materials; chassis straightening skills.
• Rigor, attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and team spirit.
• Relevant training in bodywork/dent repair or related field, considered an asset.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Stimulating work environment within a multi-generational company with an international scope.
• Experienced team focused on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement in the mechanical, welding, sandblasting, bodywork, and painting departments.
• Medical and paramedical insurance, prescription drug coverage, retirement plan, sick leave.
• Tools provided by the employer; workshop accessible outside regular hours.
• Employee discounts.

If you wish to apply your skills to a recognized leader in the heavy truck industry and grow within a culture of expertise and proximity, this position could be yours.