Apprentice - Automotive Refinishing Technician

Craftsman Collision; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading auto body repair chain as a full-time Automotive Refinishing Tech Apprentice. This role offers competitive starting wages and a supportive mentorship program to help you achieve your Red Seal certification. You'll gain hands-on experience assisting skilled technicians while working in a collaborative environment that values integrity and ambition. Enjoy valuable perks like extended health benefits and professional development opportunities. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career in the automotive industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Extended health benefits

Professional development

Certified training

Qualifications

• Completion of pre-apprentice training or in first/second year of apprenticeship.
• Must have a valid class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman technicians in various duties.
• Document repairs and maintain painting tools.
• Mix paints and assist in cleaning painted surfaces.

Skills

Teamwork

Integrity

Work Ethic

Attention to Detail

Education

Pre-apprentice training in collision repair

1st or 2nd year of apprenticeship

Tools

Painting tools and equipment

Job description

We're currently seeking a full-time 2nd or 3rd year Automotive Refinishing Tech Apprentice at our Queensway location, in Prince George. We offer competitive starting wages for new apprentices with a starting range of $20-$24 per hour. As part of our mentorship program, apprentices receive a start-up tool kit from the company that will be gifted to them upon successful completion of the Red Seal certification and one additional year of employment.

Craftsman Collision is the largest independently owned and operated auto body repair chain in Canada - but we're also a family that cares about the people we work with. Are you ready to reach your full potential and build a fulfilling career- while having fun along the way? Then consider joining our team of more than 500 ambitious people who share our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

The Apprentice will be responsible for:

• Assisting journeyman technicians in any and all duties
• Document in progress repairs, including photo documentation
• Maintaining painting tools and equipment
• Mixing paints and primers to exact specifications
• Assist in cleaning and polishing painted surfaces and imperfections to meet Craftsman standards
• Reviewing work orders
• Maintaining shop equipment and facility
  
  
  

Requirements

• Have either completed pre-apprentice training in collision repair or be in their first or second year of apprenticeship
• Be comfortable in a team-oriented environment
• Have a strong work ethic, integrity and ambition to succeed
• Must have a valid class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract over the last 3 years
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada with no restrictions
  
  
  

Benefits

When you are part of the Craftsman Collision team, you get valuable perks like extended health, professional development, certified training and more.

We appreciate the time that all applicants have taken when applying for this position, however, only the candidates that are chosen for an interview will be notified by phone or email.

Thank you for your interest in Craftsman Collision.