About Our ShopWe are a premier, high-volume collision repair facility operating right here in Chilliwack, BC. Known for our exceptional standard of craftsmanship, community trust, and a dedicated focus on restoring vehicles to pre-accident quality, we pride ourselves on providing a clean, safe, and state-of-the-art workspace. Our team is expanding, and we are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Collision Refinish Technician to work in our busy paint department.

Whether you are a seasoned Red Seal Journeyperson or an advanced apprentice looking to elevate your career alongside industry mentors, we offer the stable workflows, top-tier down-draft equipment, and steady volume you need to maximize your potential.

Key Responsibilities

- Surface Preparation: Clean, sand, mask, tape, and spot-fill repaired auto body surfaces to establish a flawless, defect-free foundation prior to paint application.
- Color Matching & Mixing: Utilize advanced computerized color-matching software and paint codes to accurately mix primers, sealers, basecoats, and specialized topcoats.
- Refinishing Application: Apply multi-layer automotive finishes and protective coatings using high-end spray equipment in our modern, well-ventilated spray booths.
- Quality Inspection: Assess finished work for color accuracy, texture blending, dust nibs, or paint defects
- Safety Compliance: Maintain a organized paint-mixing environment and booth. Comply strictly with provincial WorkSafeBC regulations, environmental safety norms, and standard hazardous waste disposal laws.
- Workflow Collaboration: Partner with our body repair technicians and estimators to organize repair sequences, streamline cycle times, and meet customer delivery deadlines.

Qualifications & Requirements
- Trade Credentials:



Red Seal Certification as an Automotive Refinishing Technician is highly preferred; however, Level 2 or Level 3 Apprentices with strong hands-on shop experience are actively encouraged to apply.
- Experience: A minimum of 3–5 years working within a production collision repair environment executing surface preparation and painting.
- Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with waterborne and solvent paint lines, electronic measuring instruments, and modern spray guns.
- Core Attributes: An exceptional eye for detail, strong visual acuity for subtle color variations, excellent punctuality, and a collaborative team spirit.
- Licence: Must hold a valid British Columbia Driver’s Licence.
- Tools: Ownership of standard trade-related personal tools and paint spray guns is required.

What We Offer
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full coverage including Extended Health, Dental care, and Vision care.
- Paid Time Off: Generous annual paid vacation allotments and statutory holiday pay payouts.
- Workplace Perks: Supplied uniforms, annual safety boot allowances, and free in office shop parking.
- Professional Development: Funded manufacturer training and continuous educational advancement pathways to stay sharp with incoming EV and OEM repair standards.

Schedule
- 8-hour day shifts
- Monday to Friday schedule (Enjoy weekends off!)

How to ApplyIf you take deep pride in your craft and are ready to apply your technical artistry to a rewarding career path with Chilliwack's finest crew, please click "Apply Now" to submit your resume. We review applications daily and look forward to connecting with qualified candidates. Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00-$175,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Collision Repair Refinisher (Chilliwack)
🏢 Avenue Body Shop
📍 Chilliwack