Journeyman Refinish Technician - Contemporary Coachwork South Full Time Calgary, AB, CA
17 days ago Requisition ID: 17526
Salary Range: $30.00 To $33.00 Hourly
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Position: Journeyman Refinish Technician
Collision Centre: Contemporary Coachwork South
Location: Calgary, AB
Classification: Full time, Immediate hire
Part of a bigger team.
Contemporary Coachwork South 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.
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 & protected 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.

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📌 Journeyman Refinish Technician - Contemporary Coachwork South (Alberta)
🏢 Autocanad
📍 Alberta