automotive body painter

Government of Canada - Western; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an Auto Body Painter for on-site work in New Westminster. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate, with 3 to 5 years of painting experience. Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles, applying paints, and maintaining a safe workspace. The role demands physical fitness and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality work standards.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Must have experience in auto body painting.
• Physically demanding position requiring attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect repaired vehicles and apply primers and paints.
• Maintain equipment and ensure a clean work environment.
• Conduct quality control of painted surfaces.

Skills

Attention to detail

Paint spraying

Troubleshooting

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand-held spray guns

Automated spray painting

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Inspect repaired vehicles
• Clean and maintain work space
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces
• Mix paint, blend and match colors
• Select appropriate paint or mix paints
• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted
• Monitor safety conditions
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture
• Maintain equipment
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Conduct quality control
• Coordinate the flow of information within the team

Experience and specialization Application methods

• Hand-held spray guns
• Automated spray painting

Area of work experience

• Paint spraying

Area of specialization

• Secondary school education
• Auto body painting

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage