Automotive Painter Apprentice

Government of Canada - Western; Arborg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Arborg, Manitoba is looking for a vehicle repair technician. You will estimate repair costs, plan work, and maintain workspace. Responsibilities include filing, sanding, and repairing truck surfaces, applying paint, and ensuring quality of repairs. A secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to 2 years of experience in vehicle repair are required. The position is on-site with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in vehicle repair.

Responsibilities

• Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report.
• Plan repair work to be performed.
• Clean and maintain workspace.
• File, grind, and sand body surfaces to be repaired.
• 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.
• Adjust, repair, or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems.
• Discuss work with supervisor.

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report
• Plan repair work to be performed
• Clean and maintain work space
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
• 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
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
• Discuss work with supervisor