Industrial / Autobody Painter

DFI; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services company in Edmonton is seeking an Industrial / Autobody Painter to prepare, refinish, and restore commercial vehicles and industrial equipment surfaces. This role demands strong technical skills in surface preparation and coating applications, ensuring high-quality finishes. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of automotive products, a class 5 driver’s license, and experience in industrial painting. The position includes benefits such as a health plan and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Dental plan

RRSP Matching

Employee Referral Program

Professional Development Allowance

Employee preferred fuel pricing program

Career advancement opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts at participating vendors

Qualifications

• Proficient with body filler and panel prep.
• Knowledge of automotive and industrial products required.
• Comfortable wearing PPE, including respiratory systems.

Responsibilities

• Clean, mask, and prepare surfaces for painting.
• Prep, fill, and sand body panels.
• Use various paint application processes.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment.

Skills

Body filler proficiency

Knowledge of automotive products

Comfort with PPE usage

Automotive painting experience

Previous industrial painting experience

Class 5 driver’s license

Flexible work schedule

Industrial sandblasting experience

Job description

Industrial / Autobody Painter - Edmonton

Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada

Career Number : 3768

Date Posted : 2025-10-31

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Job Profile

Our Industrial / Autobody Painters are responsible for preparing, refinishing, and restoring the surfaces of commercial vehicles and industrial equipment—including trucks, trailers, and heavy‑duty machinery—to ensure a high‑quality, durable, and professional finish. This position requires strong technical skills in surface preparation, mixing and applying coatings, color matching, and finishing techniques according to manufacturer specifications and customer requirements.

Our painters work with a variety of materials and finishes, including primers, urethanes, enamels, and epoxy coatings, using spray equipment and other tools in a controlled environment. The role involves collaboration with body technicians and production staff to meet project deadlines, maintain safety and quality standards, and ensure all work meets company and industry specifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Dental plan
• RRSP Matching
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development Allowance
• Employee preferred fuel pricing program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts at participating vendors

Job Duties

• Clean, mask and prepare surfaces to be painted
• Prep, fill and sand body panels
• Use various paint application processes such as airless, air, roller, pressure pot, and brush
• Wear appropriate masks and respirators
• Complete touch ups after final assembly
• Maintain cleanliness of paint equipment and workspace
• Maintain inventory and prepare for projects
• Plan workflow and coordinate with fabrication group as required
• Operate forklift and / or loader
• Operate diesel compressor and sandblast equipment

Qualifications

• Must be proficient with body filler and panel prep
• Must have knowledge of automotive and industrial product
• Must be comfortable wearing appropriate PPE, SATA respiratory system, Tyvek suit
• Automotive painting and bodywork experience is an asset
• Previous industrial painting experience
• Class 5 driver’s license
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate production needs
• Industrial sandblasting experience is an asset

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