Body Shop Painter

New West Truck Centres; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the autobody repair sector is on the lookout for a skilled Body Shop Painter. This role is pivotal, with 90% of your time dedicated to body painting, including the complete refinishing process. You'll work in a supportive environment where your skills will be honed through cutting-edge training and development opportunities. The company values its employees, offering a comprehensive compensation package that includes health and dental benefits. If you're driven, eager to learn, and passionate about your craft, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Body Shop Painter or Auto-Body Technician.
• Must be Journeyman Autobody Red Seal certified.

Responsibilities

• Complete the refinish process on repaired vehicles including masking and sanding.
• Keep the body shop and paint booths clean and organized.

Skills

Body Painting

Masking

Sanding

Polishing

Power Tools Usage

Organization

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Journeyman Autobody Red Seal Certification

Paint Spray Equipment Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Power Tools

Paint Mixers

Cleaning Solvents

Job description

New West Truck Centres has access to the latest diagnostic tools and equipment.

We are an ICBC accredited autobody repair shop as well as commercial body shop. We are growing and need top talent to progress with us.

Treated Well.

Your direct manager, foreman and lead hands are well-respected and knowledgeable leaders who always remain calm and collected, even in the most challenging situations. They genuinely care about the mechanics and take the time to listen to their concerns, offering guidance and support when needed.

Trained Well.

Employees have access to cutting edge technological training opportunities, web training, and career development training, in addition to our in house training programs and certifications that will develop your skills and advance your career.

Paid Well.

Our total compensation package offers health, dental, EFAP, vision and life insurance. A qualified Body Shop Painter will earn between $35-50 per hour, based on training, experience and certificates.

The role

Body Painting – 90% of your time is spent here

• Complete the refinish process on a repaired vehicle, which could include: masking, sanding, applying undercoats, mid-coats, topcoats, and polishing.
• Clean & refinish new and used vehicles after body work is completed
• Use power tools, paint mixers, paint, cleaning solvents, and waxes as needed
• Keep work area organized and clean
• Manage deadlines, excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities
• Maintain a high regard for all health and safety requirements.

Other duties – 10% of your time is spent here

• Keep body shop and paint booths clean – sweeping floors, emptying trash, properly disposing of paint. Highly organized.
• Paint Inventory Management
• Routinely stand during work hours.

Education/Certification

• Journeyman Autobody Red Seal certified required
• Paint Spray Equipment, is mandatory/ own tools
• Valid Driver’s licence with no restrictions

Experience

• 3+ years working as a Body Shop Painter or Auto-Body Technician

3 Things To be successful as a Body ShopPainter

• 1. Internal drive & curiosity to get toWhy
• 2. Always willing to help out
• 3. Never stop learning

We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, the diversity of our workforce reflects the communities and customers we serve