Autobody Painter

Job summary

Remove exterior trim and hardware, assess and prepare surfaces, and apply appropriate primers, paints, and topcoats to automotive bodywork. Mix and match paint colors, dry or bake painted areas, and apply decals, stencils, and specialty finishes.

Job details

Applewood Port Hardy is looking for an Experienced Automotive Body Painter! Job Duties: Remove exterior trims and hardware. Identify and evaluate all painting surfaces to determine the proper level of repair. Identify and apply corrosive-resistant primers and topcoats for fiberglass and plastic. Sand, spot fill, and condition areas of repair. Mask and tape for multi-tone work or to protect areas that do not require painting. Apply primers, acrylic enamel, polyurethane, base coat, clear coat, and other types of paint using spray painting guns. Mix paint to blend and match colours. Dry or bake newly painted areas. Apply decals, transfers, stencils, specialty refinishing, and detailing. Other duties as required. Successful Candidates Possess: Red Seal Technician preferred but will take someone with 2-3 years of previous experience in automotive painting. The ability to work well in a team environment. Strong attention to detail. Education in automotive painting is an asset. You must have your own tools. ie: sanders, blocks, paint guns, clip removal tools, wrench and sockets and your own personal protective equipment etc. Why should you work for Applewood? Excellent compensation package(s) We stand out from the rest because we are TRULY PASSIONATE about cars! 10 dealerships and counting to work alongside and grow with Group events, Applewood Family Day, Xmas party, BBQs, and more We support local communities, sports teams, and charities. Pay rate: $30-35 per hour Accommodations: While accommodations are not included in the offer, there is a $1200/ per month self contained unit available to the successful applicant within walking distance of the shop. Our core values: Best-in-Class Experience: We are committed to delivering a Best-in-Class experience to every team member and client that walks through our doors. Find a Way to Say Yes: We take full ownership, embracing the responsibility to “Make Things Better.” Team Beats with One Heart: We are a close-knit group of professionals working towards the same goal of driving excellence in everything we do. Go to our website to see more about our company and the many reasons why you will want to work for us! To apply to this position, please forward your resume to aphbodyshop@applewood.ca We thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!

What you’ll do

Remove exterior trim and hardware, assess and prepare surfaces, and apply appropriate primers, paints, and topcoats to automotive bodywork. Mix and match paint colors, dry or bake painted areas, and apply decals, stencils, and specialty finishes.

Requirements

Candidates should have a Red Seal Technician qualification, preferred, or 2–3 years of automotive painting experience; automotive painting education is an asset. Applicants need their own painting tools and personal protective equipment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team.

Benefits

• Excellent Compensation Package
• Company Events
• Community Support

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Automotive Painting
• Surface Assessment
• Surface Preparation
• Sanding
• Spot Filling
• Masking
• Spray Painting
• Paint Mixing
• Color Matching
• Primer Application
• Topcoat Application
• Paint Drying and Baking
• Decal and Stencil Application
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation
• Manufacturing

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