Apprentice Refinish Technician - Contemporary Coachwork South

Wellington Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram; Calgary; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Employee vehicle purchase & service

Employee and family assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Contemporary Coachwork South is seeking a Journeyman Refinish Technician to restore vehicles to like-new condition. You will refinish, paint, and repair components under the Collision Centre Manager, contributing to a fast-paced team focused on quality.

Ideal candidates pursue Red Seal Journeyman certification and hold I-CAR training; experience with estimating quotes is a plus. The role offers full-time hours at a Calgary location with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be committed as an apprentice to pursue the Red Seal Journeyman’s certification.
• Knowledge of manufacturers' repair/refinishing processes & adherence to standards.
• Pursuit of/in process with I-CAR certification training & welding certification.
• Some experience working with estimators to complete quotes is preferred.
• Ability to use tools and equipment required to complete repairs.
• Must meet physical demands and have a valid driver’s license with safe driving history.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for refinishing including feathering, masking, sanding and priming per guidelines.
• Assist painter with spot repairs and match paint for correct color and finish.
• Paint and topcoat repaired areas and parts with accuracy.
• Remove damaged sections using metal-cutting tools and grinders.
• Identify plastics and select appropriate materials for repairs.
• Fit and weld body damage using welding equipment; perform quality repairs.

Skills

Red Seal Journeyman

I-CAR Certification

Auto body repair

Estimators liaison

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Journeyman Refinish Technician - Contemporary Coachwork South

Full Time Calgary, AB, CA

Salary Range: $30.00 To $33.00 Hourly

Join the ride!

Position: Journeyman Refinish Technician
Dealership: Contemporary Coachwork South
Location:Calgary, AB
Classification: Full time, Immediate hire

Part of a bigger team.

Contemporary Coachwork Southis proud to be part of the ACX Collision Centres family and a division of AutoCanada. AutoCanada is the largest Canadian-owned and publicly traded automotive dealer group operating in Canada. We are innovative, data-driven, and our commitment to our Team Members, customers, and operational excellence fuels our success.

Our dealership Team Members are at the heart of our success, building long-lasting, trust-based relationships with customers across Canada. Our national network provides opportunities and support to build the career that’s right for you. Working here is fast-paced, non-stop, and a little unpredictable—and we love it.

Your area of focus.

You will complete work required to restore vehicles to “like new” condition so we can reunite them with customers. Reporting to the Collision Centre Manager, you will work with your collision centre team to refinish & paint damaged vehicles.

What drives your day-to-day?

• Preparing vehicles for refinishing including feathering, masking, sanding, priming as per insurance guidelines & standards
• Assist painter with spot repairs
• Match the correct paint required for the vehicle & apply pain & topcoats with accuracy
• When required, paint repaired motor vehicle body parts, following recommended application techniques & quality guidelines
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders, & wrenches
• Identify the family & properties of the plastic used on a vehicle to repair accordingly
• Fit & weld body damage using wrenches & welding equipment
• Perform quality repairs on a variety of vehicles

What are the must-haves…

• You must be committed as an apprentice to pursue the Red Seal Journeyman’s certification
• Knowledge of manufacturers' repair/refinishing processes & adherence to processes
• Pursuit of/in process with I-CAR certification training & I-CAR welding certification
• Some experience working with Estimators to complete quotes preferred
• Ability to use selected vendor materials efficiently & cost-effectively
• Knowledge of & the ability to operate machinery/tools required to complete repairs
• Ability to meet physical demands such as heavy lifting, standing for long periods of time & using power/hand-held equipment
• A valid driver's license & safe driving history is required
• You must be legally authorized to work in Canada

The Perks.

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

Can you picture yourself here already?

We hope so. It’s equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.