Automotive Parts Person

Parts Technician Apprenticeship and Certification Act
Unrestricted Trade
Designated Red Seal Trade Trade Code 240P
NOC 1472

Description

Receive and sort incoming parts and supplies
Reconcile calculated inventory with physical counts
Prepare, maintain and update purchasing files, reports and price lists
Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in a warehouse, tool room, parts room, or other area
Process incoming requisitions and issue or distribute parts and supplies for internal usage
Maintain records of orders and the amount, kind and location of parts supplies on hand using manual or computerized inventory system
Prepare requisition orders to replenish parts and supplies
Provide customer support service and merchandising by selling spare and replacement parts for motor vehicles, machinery and equipment in a retail setting in person, over the telephone or Internet
Advise retail customers or internal users on appropriateness of parts, supplies or materials requested
Manage and process returns

You are computer literate and enjoy working with computerized equipment
You pay close attention to detail
You enjoy working indoors
You have the stamina to be on your feet for long periods of time and are able to bend down and reach up frequently
You will have to lift and carry parts of various sizes and weights
You are not bothered by standing on concrete all day
You like working independently or as a member of a team to provide service both in-house and to the public
Review to the Essential Skills profile for additional qualities required srv108.services.gc.ca/english/profiles/19.shtml

A partsperson may work for motor vehicle parts manufacturers, motor vehicle manufacturers, motive power repair shops and retail parts establishments
A partsperson will generally work in a warehouse, tool room or parts room, and if in a retail environment, may work behind a counter and serve the public

The minimum entry for apprenticeship is Grade 12
Completion of a 5,460 hour apprenticeship program is required
If you have completed 6,000 hours of on the job experience/training but have not completed the apprenticeship program you may be eligible to challenge the Certificate of Qualification

Information not available at this time, contact Employment Ontario at 905 837-7721 or 1-800-461-4608

Apprentices start according to individual company rates and progress along the company’s wage scale over time
Wages 1 range from $9.15 to $28.10 an hour, excluding overtime, with journeypersons usually earning the higher end of the pay scale

Employment is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2009 2
Most journeypersons work full time, however a sizeable percentage work part time

Employers who employ first, second and third year apprentices can apply for the Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit
Employers who employ first and second year apprentices can apply for the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit
Apprentices are able to apply for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
Apprentices may also be able to apply for the Tradesperson’s Tools Tax Deduction