Refinishing Technician

Craftsman Collision 1981 LTD; Prince George; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental coverage

Production bonuses

Competitive flat rate wages

Job summary

Craftsman Collision is seeking a casual, on-call Automotive Refinishing Technician in Prince George, BC. The role offers flat-rate wages between $29 and $34 per hour for paint hours, with potential production bonuses up to $3/hour.

The shop emphasizes a busy schedule and an excellent reputation within Canada's auto body repair network. Responsibilities include surface preparation, color matching, priming, coatings, documenting progress with photos, inspecting finished work, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Red Seal or equivalent automotive refinishing experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract.
• Willingness to perform light body work and learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting by spot filling, sanding and masking.
• Match colors and mix paints.
• Apply primers, sealers, base coats, single-stage and clear coats as per specs.
• Document progress with photos and notes.
• Inspect vehicles for flaws after baking and ensure quality standards.
• Polish painted surfaces to craftsman standards and hand off to Autobody Technician.
• Contribute to material usage tracking and consumption.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Willing to learn

Quality focus

Pride in workmanship

Education

Red Seal certification or equivalent

Job description

2459 Queensway
Prince George, BC V2L 1M4, CAN

• On-site
• Paint
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REFIN001385

Description

We are currently seeking a causal, on-call Automotive Refinishing Technician to join the Craftsman Collision team! We offer competitive flat rate wages at 100% full sheet, ranging from $29 to $34 flat rate for paint hours plus up to an additional $3/h in production bonuses. We are well known in the industry, with an excellent reputation, leading to busy shops with plenty of available production hours for our technicians.

Craftsman Collision is the largest independently owned and operated auto body repair chain in Canada – but we’re also a family that cares about the people we work with. Are you ready to reach your full potential and build a fulfilling career- while having fun along the way? Then consider joining our team of more than 600 ambitious people who share our commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing surfaces for painting by spot filling, sanding and masking;
• Matches colors and mixes paints
• Applies primers, primer surfaces, sealers, base coats, single-stage and clear coats in accordance with manufacturers OEM specifications;
• Documents in progress repairs, including photo documentation;
• Inspects vehicles for flaws after baking and corrects;
• Inspects repaired panels and bodywork to meet quality standards;
• Cleans and polishes painted surfaces and imperfections to meet Craftsman standards;
• Ensures quality control hand off to Autobody Technician is completed;
• Contributes to material usage tracking and consumption.

Requirements

• Red Seal certified or equivalent experience
• Passion for vehicle repair
• Willing to do light body work
• Strong verbal and listening skills
• Takes pride in one’s work and work performance
• Strives to improve and maintain skills
• Approaches problems as opportunities
• Willingness to be part of an exceptional team environment focused on a shared goal
• Ability and willingness to learn new software/online applications
• Must have a valid class 5 driver's license with a clean driver’s abstract over the last 3 years
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada with no restrictions.
• Competitive wages
• Production bonus incentives of up to an additional 3$ per hour.
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Certified training and more

Thank you for your interest in Craftsman Collision!