Job Summary Brief Description: The Refinish Technician/Painter assesses and evaluates the exterior paint condition of various vehicles and selects appropriate corrective action or method of repair to ensure a seamless paint finish. Prepares and applies paint to repaired vehicles. Duties may include final sanding, masking, color mixing and tinting, spray booth operations, applying primers, sealers, color, and transparent coats. Works with potentially hazardous materials so attention to safety and personal protection are essential. Vehicles must be correctly prepared and refinished to ensure proper adhesion, color match, and overall appearance.
Responsibilities:
- Identifying and removing layers of sub-coatings by using abrasives, solvents or chemicals.
- Preparing surfaces using power and manual sanding equipment, and applying masking and sanding techniques.
- Completing minor damage repair prior to masking, applying priming and top coating using spray guns.
- Using an eye for detail and good colour sense to match complex colour formulations created by vehicle manufacturers.
- Painting the damaged vehicle with appropriate paint colour as specified in the repair order.
- Applying refinishing products in the correct sequence for proper adhesion and durability.
- Using the scale to weigh the appropriate amount of colour required for the job.
- Taking proper care of equipment by cleaning the spray guns after each colour use.
- Keeps work area clean and tidy. A Painter is expected to practice conserving materials to minimize waste.
- Notifying the Shop Manager if problems arise with the spray booth, i.e. temperature changes, lighting, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 2+ years auto body painting experience
- Automotive Painters License (410N) or registered with the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities
- Paint certification with PPG or RM/BASF is an asset
- Registered with the College of Trades.
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with co-workers. The ideal candidate:
- Is committed to a full-time work schedule, Monday-Friday, 8 AM
- 5 PM
- Has a positive attitude
- Is organized and tidy in their work
- Adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures
- Has their own transportation Pay: $24.00-$32.00 per hour Work