Autobody Painter/Prepper - Cornwall, ON

CSN Collision; England; On-site; GBP 24,096 - 32,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Benefits package - Dental, health, vision, PTO

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A reputable auto-body repair shop is seeking an experienced Autobody Painter in Cornwall, Ontario. The role involves preparing and refinishing vehicles to like-new conditions, applying expert techniques for paint matching and blending, and maintaining high standards of quality. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy environment, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to grow within the company. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an auto-body painter or refinish technician.
• Proficiency in color matching and blending to factory-quality finishes.
• Ability to work in a busy collision-repair shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting: sanding, cleaning, masking.
• Apply primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats, and clear coats.
• Refinish vehicles according to insurance guidelines and quality standards.

Skills

Auto-body painting

Color matching

Attention to detail

Strong hand-eye coordination

Job description

Drive your career. Accelerate your success!

Unitech Collision CSN is currently seeking a reliable and organized Autobody Painter to join our growing team in Cornwall, Ontario.

The Auto Body Painter is responsible for restoring vehicles to like-new appearance following collisions, dents, scratches, or other damage. You’ll apply expert painting, refinishing, and paint-matching techniques to meet or exceed factory standards, ensuring customer satisfaction with every job.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting: sanding, cleaning, smoothing, masking, priming as needed to ensure proper adhesion and finish.
• Applies all primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats, and clear coats using the correct formulations according to the specifications provided by the paint manufacturer.
• Perform high-quality paint and refinishing work — including color matching and blending new paint with existing paint to achieve a seamless finish.
• Refinishes vehicles in accordance with insurance guidelines and the quality standards set by management.
• Collaborate with collision-repair technicians to understand extent of damage and any structural/body issues before painting.
• Maintain a clean, organized paint booth and work area; follow all safety and environmental procedures for paint and materials handling.
• Participate in in-house training and I-CAR training to stay current on industry best practices and techniques.

Requirements

• Prior experience as an auto-body painter or refinish technician
• Proficiency in color matching and blending to factory-quality finishes
• Attention to detail, patience, strong hand-eye coordination, and quality workmanship
• Ability to work in a busy collision-repair shop environment, sometimes under time constraints
• Willingness to participate in training and continuous improvement — both in-house and I-CAR certification

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Benefits package - Dental, health, vision, PTO
• The ability to grow, develop and manage your career path

Schedule: 8.5 hours shift, Monday to Friday