Overview

We are seeking a skilled Auto Body Painter to join our automotive repair team. The ideal candidate will have experience in vehicle painting and refinishing, with a keen eye for detail and quality. This role involves preparing vehicles for painting, applying paint and finishes, and ensuring a flawless appearance that meets dealership standards. Candidates with dealership experience, mechanical knowledge, and familiarity with hand and power tools will excel in this position.

The Auto Body

Painter plays a vital role in restoring vehicles to their original condition, contributing to customer satisfaction and vehicle safety.

Responsibilities

- Prepare vehicle surfaces by sanding, masking, and priming to ensure proper paint adhesion
- Mix and match paints to achieve the correct color match for each vehicle
- Apply paint using spray guns or other specialized equipment, ensuring even coverage and high-quality finish
- Perform touch-ups and refinishing as needed to correct imperfections or damage
- Maintain a clean and organized work workplace to ensure safety and efficiency
- Assist with minor repairs or mechanical tasks if required, utilizing hand tools and power tools




- Follow all safety protocols related to chemical handling, equipment operation, and heavy lifting
- Inspect finished work for quality control, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship are met

Qualifications

- Proven experience as an auto body painter or similar role within a dealership or automotive repair shop
- Knowledge of automotive repair processes and mechanical systems is highly desirable
- Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, spray guns, and painting equipment
- Ability to lift heavy objects safely and perform physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting when necessary
- Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on quality workmanship
- Mechanical knowledge beneficial for understanding vehicle structures and repair procedures
- Experience working with dealership standards or in a high-volume automotive environment is preferred
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting

Pay: $20.91-$39.17 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Auto Body Painter (St. Thomas)
🏢 Simplicity Car Care
📍 St. Thomas