Automotive Refinishing Apprentice

Craftsman Collision; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Craftsman Collision as a 1st year Automotive Paint Apprentice at our Queensway location in Prince George. This role offers hands-on experience in collision repair with growing responsibilities under mentorship from experienced professionals. Ideal candidates will have completed a pre-apprentice program or have relevant experience and are eager to pursue a fulfilling career in automotive refinishing.

Benefits

Startup tool kit for apprentices

Extended health and dental benefits

Employee assistance programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a pre-apprentice training program in collision repair or experience in a collision repair shop.
• Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment and one-on-one with a qualified mentor.
• Willingness to attend training for apprenticeship progress.

Responsibilities

• Sanding panels, cleaning vehicles, and applying primer.
• Assisting in mixing paint and learning spray gun techniques.
• Maintaining shop cleanliness and assisting journeyperson painters.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Integrity

Ambition

Education

Completion of a pre-apprentice training program in collision repair

Experience in a collision repair shop

Job description

We're seeking a 1st year Automotive Paint Apprentice to join our team at our Queensway location in Prince George. Be part of a growing, award winning organization committed to ensuring our customers get back on the road safely. Craftsman Collision is the leading collision repair provider across Western Canada, with more than 45 locations throughout BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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 600 ambitious people who share our commitment to excellence.

Automotive Refinishing Apprentice duties include:

Surface Preparation:

• Sanding panels to remove old paint or surface imperfections.
• Cleaning and masking vehicles to protect areas not being painted.
• Applying primer and prepping panels for paint application
  
  
  

Paint Mixing:

• Assisting in mixing paint to match OEM color codes.
• Using computerized mixing systems under supervision.
  
  
  

Spray Gun Operation (Under Supervision):

• Learning proper techniques for spray gun handling.
• Assisting with application of base coat, clear coat, and refinishing products.
  
  
  

Shop Maintenance:

• Keeping paint booths clean and free of contaminants.
• Cleaning tools and maintaining paint equipment.
  
  
  

Assisting Journeyperson Painters:

• Helping set up jobs and completing tasks delegated by senior painters.
• Observing and learning proper safety and refinishing techniques.
  
  
  

Adhering to Safety Protocols:

• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Following all hazardous material handling and disposal procedures.
  
  
  

Learning & Development:

• Attending technical training sessions or classroom instruction (if part of a formal apprenticeship program).
• Studying product data sheets and technical manuals for paint systems used in the shop
  
  
  

Requirements

• Completion of a pre-apprentice training program in collision repair or experience working in a collision repair shop
• Comfortable working in a team oriented environment
• A strong work ethic, integrity and ambition to succeed
• Comfortable working one-on-one with a qualified red seal mentor
• Comfortable attending training and schooling required to progress your apprenticeship
  
  
  

Benefits

• As part of our Mentorship program, apprentices receive a start up tool kit from the company that would be gifted to them upon successful completion of the Red Seal certification and one additional year of additional employment as a fully qualified red seal technician
• Excellent benefits that include, but are not limited to, extended health and dental, employee assistance programs, and professional development. Health and dental benefits are available after 3 month waiting period, with premiums covered fully the the company
  
  

Your cover letter and resume should clearly outline how your qualifications & experience fit this position.

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. No phone calls please.

Thank you for your interest in Craftsman Collision.