Automotive Paint Technician Trainer

Multimatic Inc.; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 31,684 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic Niche Vehicles North America (MNVNA) seeks an Automotive Paint Technician Trainer to lead and mentor a team of trainee painters, overseeing full cycle paint processes from surface preparation to final polishing on carbon fiber, metal and plastic body panels.

The successful candidate brings 5+ years of professional automotive painting experience, supervisory experience, and expertise in waterborne and solvent-based systems, spray gun operation, and problem-solving in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional automotive painting experience, with supervisory experience.
• Expertise in various paint systems (waterborne, solvent-based), spray gun operation, troubleshooting application issues.

Responsibilities

• Training and Mentoring: Leads and mentors a team of trainee painters and prep technicians, providing on-the-job training, guidance on best practices, and instruction on established techniques and safety protocols.
• Quality Control & Process Development: Develop painting processes to enhance efficiency and quality, inspect completed work, and maintain training materials and work instructions.
• Advanced Paint Application: Apply sealers, primers, basecoats, clearcoats, and specialty finishes with autonomy.
• Surface Preparation: Perform all aspects of surface prep for optimal paint adhesion and finish.
• Safety and compliance: Follow established safety procedures and uphold Multimatic's quality-focused culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

5+ years automotive painting experience

Tools

Spray guns

Waterborne & solvent-based paints

Job description

Position Overview

Multimatic Niche Vehicles North America (MNVNA) is the exclusive production facility of the Ford Mustang GTD supercar. MNVNA is seeking an Automotive Paint Technician Trainer who will utilize their knowledge, experience and skill set in the automotive paint industry to train others in full cycle paint process, which includes part preparation, sanding, masking, graphics application, painting and polishing of carbon fiber, metal and plastic body panels to be used on new vehicles. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for anyone who is detail oriented, has strong communication and organizational skills, is great at coaching and mentoring and is passionate about automotive.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Training and Mentoring: Leads and mentors a team of trainee painters and prep technicians, providing on-the-job training, guidance on best practices, and instruction on established techniques and safety protocols.
• Quality Control & Process Development: Continue to develop and implement painting processes to enhance efficiency and quality, conducting regular inspections of completed work, and providing constructive feedback to ensure adherence to high craftsmanship standards and manufacturer specifications. Responsible for maintaining and developing the training matrix and work instructions.
• Advanced Paint Application: The ability to execute paint repairs and custom finishes with autonomy, including applying sealers, primers, basecoats, clearcoats, and specialty coatings like metallic or pearlescent finishes.
• Surface Preparation: The ability to perform all aspects of surface preparation, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and removing imperfections to ensure optimal paint adhesion and a flawless finish.
• Follow all established safety procedures; Adhering to Multimatic’s quality-focused attitude and work culture.

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of professional automotive painting experience, with supervisory experience.
• Expertise in various paint systems (waterborne, solvent-based), spray gun operation, troubleshooting application issues.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills are crucial for managing a team and workflow efficiently.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic team environment and providing/receiving constructive feedback.
• Must be organized and adhere to deadlines.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be: $22.80 - $41.83.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. The company's success has been fueled by its ability to attract and motivate a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals who want to make a difference. With expanding facilities around the world, including in Canada, the US, the UK, Germany, Mexico, Japan and China, there is always room in Multimatic's growing team for people who share a dedication to technical excellence, quality and enthusiasm.

To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90.