automotive body painter
The role involves inspecting repaired vehicles and preparing body surfaces through sanding, masking, and hammering out defects. The painter is responsible for mixing colors, applying primers and lacquer, and performing final polishing and buffing.
- On-site
- Hamilton, ON
- Posted Apr 12, 2026
- Apply by Aug 29, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Repair Responsibilities Tasks Inspect repaired vehicles Plan repair work to be performed Professionalism in customer service Clean and maintain work space File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers Apply primers and repaint surfaces Mix paint, blend and match colors Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams Polish and buff dentures Apply lacquer or other sealers Additional information Transportation/travel information Own transportation Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Physically demanding Attention to detail Bending, crouching, kneeling Standing for extended periods Ability to distinguish between colours Own tools/equipment Tools Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Reliability Team player
What you’ll do
The role involves inspecting repaired vehicles and preparing body surfaces through sanding, masking, and hammering out defects. The painter is responsible for mixing colors, applying primers and lacquer, and performing final polishing and buffing.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience and a high school graduation certificate. A valid driver's license, own transportation, and personal tools are required for this physically demanding role.
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Vehicle Inspection
- Body Surface Preparation
- Painting
- Color Matching
- Priming
- Sanding
- Grinding
- Soldering
- Buffing
- Polishing
- Customer Service
- Dent Repair
Job areas
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 29, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level