Auto Body Refinisher

MK Auto Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Automotive Painter to join their dynamic team in a supportive work environment. In this role, you'll be responsible for restoring vehicle finishes, ensuring high-quality results through meticulous preparation and painting techniques. You'll work with the latest tools and equipment in a well-lit, spacious facility that values your contributions. With steady hours and a continuous flow of work, this position offers job security and a chance to grow your skills in a collaborative setting. If you take pride in your work and are eager to be part of a team that values excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Latest Tools and Equipment

Competitive Wages

Well-Lit and Spacious Bay

Steady Hours

Job Security

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in automotive prepping and painting is required.
• Must have a Certificate in Refinishing (Journeyman/Red Seal).

Responsibilities

• Wash and prepare vehicles for painting, ensuring surfaces are clean and ready.
• Inspect and report any damage or discrepancies before painting.
• Apply paint and anti-corrosion compounds as needed.

Skills

Automotive Painting

Surface Preparation

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Certificate in Refinishing (Journeyman/Red Seal)

Tools

Painting Equipment

Sanding Tools

Job description

About the Job

JOB SUMMARY:

An Automotive Painter is tasked to work on the surface of motor vehicles and restores vehicle finishes, including removing exterior trim and hardware, matching colours and mixing paints, and preparing surfaces for painting.

We are looking for an autobody painter who takes pride in their job, is meticulous and thorough in the quality of their work, and fosters positive team spirit with a strong work ethic.

The Role:

The autobody painter will be responsible to:

1. Wash vehicles to remove dirt, oil, grease, and debris from painted surfaces.
2. Prepare the damaged area of the vehicle in production for painting.
3. Feather paint adjacent to bodywork areas if required.
4. Locate and remove imperfections on panels prior to painting.
5. Treat scratched and chipped areas with plastic or liquid filler.
6. Inspect panels to be painted as well as adjacent panels for body repair defects and other damage and notify the manager if necessary.
7. Securely apply paper and masking tape to protect unpainted surfaces, or apply a liquid spray mask to areas such as bumpers, windows, chrome trim, and other parts while surrounding areas are spray-painted.
8. Smooth unmasked surfaces with sandpaper removing gloss from previous coats of paint. Sand rough spots.
9. Paint surfaces that are not readily accessible when the vehicle is completely assembled.
10. Responsible for reporting any discrepancies, missed damage, hazardous conditions, damaged tools, and equipment, or other unusual problems to the Production Manager.
11. Apply anti-corrosion compounds while vehicles are still mounted on frame repair equipment.
12. Prepare substrate chemically or mechanically (if required by job conditions).
13. Apply undercoat products in the correct sequence, ensuring chemical compatibility, adhesion, and durability.
14. Remove and install bolt-on components such as hoods, deck lids, fenders, trim, doors, glass, and interior components.

Qualifications:

1. 3-4 years experience or equivalent training in automotive prepping and painting.
2. Certificate in Refinishing (Journeyman/Red Seal).

Why Join Us?

MK Auto Group is dedicated to providing a positive work environment that supports the growth and development of our employees. We understand that our employees are our greatest asset and we strive to create a workplace that is both rewarding and fulfilling.

Here are some of the reasons why you should join our team:

1. Tools for Ease of Repair: We provide our technicians with the latest tools and equipment to ensure that repairs are done efficiently and effectively.
2. Good Wages: We offer competitive wages to attract and retain the best talent in the industry.
3. Well-Lit and Spacious Bay: Our facility is well-lit and spacious, providing our technicians with a comfortable and safe working environment.
4. Steady Hours: We offer steady hours to provide our employees with a work-life balance that is essential for family comfort and peace of mind.
5. Continuous Flow of Work: We have a steady flow of work, which means that our technicians are always busy and have job security.

At MK Auto Group, we are committed to giving back to the community and frequently organize corporate events and activities that promote teamwork, build camaraderie and foster a sense of community within our organization.

Join our team and be part of a company that values its employees and strives for excellence in everything we do.

Please submit the resume to [e-mail] as soon as possible.