Automotive refinishing technician

Selkirk Auto Body; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Job summary

Selkirk Auto Body in Manitoba is seeking an experienced auto body painter to join our on-site workshop. The role focuses on surface preparation, priming, painting, and color matching to achieve high-quality finishes on vehicles.

The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of experience, a Registered Apprenticeship certificate, and the ability to work in a dusty, noisy environment with attention to detail. Own transportation and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in auto body painting or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work with paints, primers, and color matching techniques.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain work space
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces
• Mix paint, blend and match colors

Skills

Paint spraying

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Registered Apprenticeship 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.

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• Clean and maintain work space
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces
• Mix paint, blend and match colors

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Trade Certification

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Paint spraying

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Group insurance benefits