POSITION: JUNIOR BODYWORK TECHNICIAN / PREPPER
ABOUT BRIKERS
We’re fixers — we’ve been rebuilding heavy equipment components for over 25 years. We dismantle whole equipment such as excavators, wheel loaders and rock trucks on site, rebuild the components to their original specifications, and test them on our in-house test bench. We take pride in what we rebuild, but most importantly, we value our people. We encourage continuous improvement and recognize and reward those for exceptional performance. We’re managing our rapid growth and looking to expand, which is why we’re looking for you!
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a blended role for someone who wants to build a career in bodywork and paint. Your primary responsibility will be prepping excavator cabs, components, and heavy equipment parts for bodywork and paint. As you develop in the role, you will take on increasing bodywork duties — repairing damage, applying filler, and supporting the paint team. This position is an excellent stepping stone for someone with some relevant hands-on experience who is eager to grow into a full Bodywork Technician over time.
This is a full-time position for 40 hours/week and 8 hours/weekday. Work hours are Mon – Fri, 7:00am – 3:30pm.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepping (Primary Focus):
- Cleaning, masking, and sanding of excavator cabs, components, and parts in preparation for bodywork and paint.
- Priming parts as required.
- Repairing general damage including cracks and dents on excavator cabs and heavy equipment.
- Assisting painter(s) and bodywork technician in daily tasks.
- Moving cabs using a forklift as required.
- Maintaining tools and equipment.
- Cleaning the shop and work area routinely.
- Prioritizing incoming tasks from lead hand.
- Meeting or exceeding the department goal of 3 cabs prepped per week.
- Approaching repair planning with a sense of urgency and attention to detail to avoid waste and rework.
- Performing quality repairs without passing on defects.
Bodywork (Secondary Focus — with training and development):
- Preparing surfaces prior to filler work and properly mixing and applying fillers and hardeners.
- Sanding, buffing, and preparing components to ensure readiness for paint.
- Inspecting repairs from welding vendor and performing quality checks.
- Installing cab wheels and assisting with cab movement in and out of the shop.
- Performing detailed quality control checks before bodywork is passed to the paint stage.
Paint Support (Occasional):
- Supporting the paint team with prep and masking prior to spray application.
- Communicating with the body and paint team on cab and part readiness.
- Learning and following Brikers painting standards and supplier fact sheets.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Some hands-on experience in bodywork, prepping, painting, automotive refinishing, or collision repair is required.
- Technical training in automotive servicing, refinishing, or collision repair is a strong asset.
- Preference given to applicants with forklift operating experience.
- Must be able to wear a respirator mask for long durations.
- Attention to detail with strong prep skills.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to take direction, be hands-on, positive, and take ownership of job duties.
- Knowledge of disassembly and assembly or previous shop experience is an asset.
- Problem solving, decision making, and job task planning skills are a must.
- This role is well-suited for someone early in their bodywork career who wants a path to grow into a full Bodywork Technician.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to moderate to loud noise environments and will be required to operate various heavy equipment, such as forklifts. Must be able to wear a respirator mask for long durations.
BRIKERS provides competitive compensation packages as well as an excellent opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maple Ridge, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable wearing a respirator mask for extended periods throughout the workday
- This role is primarily prep work, with bodywork duties increasing over time. Are you comfortable spending the majority of your time on prepping in the near term
- Have you worked in a production or shop environment where you were expected to meet daily or weekly output targets
- What are your wage expectations
Experience:
- bodywork, prep, paint, auto refinishing, collision repair: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- any technical training/cert in auto servicing/refinishing (required)
- forklift certificate, or experience operating a forklift (required)
Work Location: In person
