Body Technician/ Painter

Steele Auto Group; Saint John; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Steele Auto Group as an Automotive Body Technician/Painter, where you will play a crucial role in vehicle restoration and customization. The position values your craftsmanship and offers a fun, supportive culture with growth opportunities. Bring your passion, skills, and a clean-shaven appearance to ensure safety in our inclusive workplace focused on developing talent.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team

Fast-paced Culture

Qualifications

• Experience as a body Technician.
• Excellent diagnostic skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assembly and disassembly of vehicles.
• Perform body work prep and painting.
• Read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Workmanship

Team player

Job description

Description

At Steele Auto Group, we believe work should mean more. Here, you're not just doing a job, you’re part of something bigger. We’re proud to deliver the Best Customer Buying Experience. At the core of it all is our people where "Everything We Do is Driven by You"—your passion, your purpose, your potential.

Steele Chevrolet Saint John (Cleveland Design) is seeking a Automotive Body Technician/ Painter to join our team!

Cleveland Design is currently looking for experienced body techs. Applicants must have previous experience within the industry or similar industries. Body techs need to be proficient in doing filler work to a high level of quality. Experience in straightening and sharpening of panels along with accurately gaping body panels is crucial.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assembly and disassembly of vehicles
• Body work prep
• Masking, priming, sanding, buffing & paint
• structural repairs on vehicles
• Design, cut, shape, and form sheet metal to create custom body panels, components, and parts for classic and custom vehicles.
• Modify and fit pre-existing parts to ensure precise alignment and aesthetic appeal.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and spot welding to assemble and secure metal components.
• Ensure all welds meet structural integrity and aesthetic standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and CAD drawings to accurately fabricate custom parts.
• Paint Prep and Painting

Requirements:

• Experience as a body Technician
• Excellent diagnostic skills, pride in workmanship, team player
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and be able to provide an acceptable driver abstract.
• Facial hair will interfere with the ability to achieve a proper seal on CSA-approved respirators; therefore, it is a requirement that staff must be clean-shaven. If you are unable to maintain a clean shave where the respirator seals to the face for any reason, please inform us in the form of a request for accommodation.

Why You'll Love Steele Auto Group:

At Steele Auto Group, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a community. We’re all about:

A Fun & Supportive Team – Join a crew of outgoing, motivated professionals who will mentor, support, and cheer you on.

Growth Opportunities – We promote from within and support your professional journey.

A fun, fast-paced culture – No two days are the same.

Making a difference – Through community partnerships and exciting campaigns.

Steele Auto Group is more than just a workplace—it’s a place where your talents are recognized, your growth is championed, and your potential is limitless. We believe in building careers, not just filling roles, which is why we prioritize internal promotion and invest in developing our people. Every team member plays a role in our success, and we’re proud to foster a workplace that’s fair, inclusive, and full of opportunity for everyone.

Apply now and start driving your career forward—with a team that’s got your back!