Refinish Technician - ACX Brandon

AutoCanada Inc.; Brandon; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service

Employee and Family Assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AutoCanada Inc. is seeking a Refinish Technician for ACX Brandon to restore vehicles to factory standards. You will complete refinishing work, collaborate with the team, and ensure quality across high-volume parts.

You will perform surface prep, apply primers and coatings, operate spray equipment, and conduct ongoing quality checks while following safety and 5S standards. This role supports our collision centre operations in Brandon, MB.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of repair and refinishing processes and adherence to standards.
• Pursuit or in-progress I-CAR certification training; welding certification preferred.
• Experience collaborating with Estimators to complete quotes is a plus.
• Ability to use vendor materials efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Knowledge of the equipment and tools required for repairs and safe operation.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation: sanding, masking, cleaning, and final surface prep for paint adhesion.
• Coating application: primers, sealers, basecoats, clearcoats, urethanes, epoxies, and specialty coatings.
• Equipment operations: spray with HVLP guns, pressure pots, conventional spray, and air-assisted systems.
• Volume production: maintain consistent, high-quality finishes across many parts.
• Defect correction & quality checks: inspect and fix paint defects.
• Equipment maintenance: keep spray equipment clean and compliant with 5S standards.
• Safety & compliance: follow safety procedures and hazmat guidelines.
• Team collaboration: participate in daily huddles and coordinate with production.

Skills

Repair/refinish processes

I-CAR certification training

I-CAR welding certification

Experience with estimators for quotes

Vendor materials management

Machinery & tools operation

Physical endurance

Valid driver's license

Authorized to work in Canada

Job description

Part of a bigger team.

ACX Brandon

is part of a leading national collision repair organization with operations across Canada, including home offices in Edmonton and Montreal and more than 30 OEM-certified collision centres across eight provinces. Certified by 28 global vehicle manufacturers, our commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction is stronger than ever. The ACX brand reflects our dedication to precision and excellence, ensuring every vehicle is repaired efficiently and returned to its original factory standards.

Your area of focus.

As a Refinish Technician you will complete work required to restore vehicles to “like new” condition so we can reunite them with customers. Reporting to the Collision Centre Manager, you will work with your collision centre team to refinish & paint damaged vehicles.

What drives your day-to-day?

Surface Preparation: Preparing parts by sanding, masking, cleaning, and performing final surface preparation to ensure proper paint adhesion and finish quality

Coating Application: Applying primers, sealers, basecoats, single-stage finishes, clearcoats, urethanes, epoxies, and specialty coatings

Equipment Operations: Spraying using HVLP guns, pressure pots, conventional spray equipment, and air-assisted systems

Volume Production: Producing consistent, high-quality automotive finishes across a large volume of parts and components

Defect Correction & Quality Checks: Performing quality inspections throughout the refinishing process and correcting paint defects (such as runs, pinholes, or dirt nibs) when required

Equipment Maintenance: Maintaining spray equipment and keeping the work area clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards

Safety & Compliance: Following all company safety procedures, respiratory protection protocols, hazardous material guidelines, and quality standards

Team Collaboration: Participating in daily huddle meetings to review due-out schedules, coordinating with the production team, and celebrating team wins

What are the must-haves…

• Knowledge of manufacturers' repair/refinishing processes & adherence to processes
• Pursuit of/in process with I-CAR certification training & I-CAR welding certification
• Some experience working with Estimators to complete quotes preferred
• Ability to use selected vendor materials efficiently & cost-effectively
• Knowledge of & the ability to operate machinery/tools required to complete repairs
• Ability to meet physical demands such as heavy lifting, standing for long periods of time & using power/hand-held equipment
• A valid driver's license & safe driving history is required
• You must be legally authorized to work in Canada

The Perks.

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

Can you picture yourself here already?

We hope so. It’s equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.