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Autobody Painter / Autobody FLOATING Refinishing Technician – Kitchener, ON (JAE)
Autobody Painter / Autobody Refinishing Technician – Kitchener, ON (JAE)
Location: Kitchener, ON
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $30.00–$45.00/hour – Flat Rate or Straight Time
Experience: 3+ years preferred
Relocation Assistance: Negotiable within Ontario
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced Automotive Painter / Automotive Refinishing Technician to join a busy collision repair facility in Kitchener, Ontario.
The ideal candidate has experience with automotive refinishing, colour matching, paint mixing, surface preparation and spray-gun application. We will consider experienced Automotive Painters, licensed tradespeople and qualified apprentices.
This is a full-time opportunity offering competitive compensation, benefits and long-term employment with an established collision repair team.
Duties
Requirements
Benefits
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Location: Kitchener, ON
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $30.00–$45.00/hour – Flat Rate or Straight Time
Experience: 3+ years preferred
Relocation Assistance: Negotiable within Ontario
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced Automotive Painter / Automotive Refinishing Technician to join a busy collision repair facility in Kitchener, Ontario.
The ideal candidate has experience with automotive refinishing, colour matching, paint mixing, surface preparation and spray-gun application. We will consider experienced Automotive Painters, licensed tradespeople and qualified apprentices.
This is a full-time opportunity offering competitive compensation, benefits and long-term employment with an established collision repair team.
Duties
- Inspect repaired panels and surfaces before refinishing.
- Clean and prepare vehicle surfaces for paint.
- Remove old coatings and finishes when required.
- Sand and feather-edge repaired areas.
- Apply fillers and repair materials to correct minor surface imperfections.
- Mask vehicles, panels, trim and adjacent areas before painting.
- Prepare the spray booth and refinishing equipment.
- Set up, adjust, operate and maintain automotive spray guns.
- Identify paint codes and select the correct colour formulas.
- Mix paint and refinishing materials according to manufacturer specifications.
- Perform colour matching and tinting as required.
- Complete spray-out cards and verify colour match before application when required.
- Apply primers, primer surfacers and sealers.
- Apply basecoat, single-stage finishes and clearcoat.
- Blend adjacent panels to achieve an accurate colour transition.
- Follow proper flash times and product/manufacturer procedures.
- Inspect completed paintwork for colour, coverage, texture and overall finish.
- Identify and correct paint imperfections and refinishing defects.
- Wet sand, polish and buff finished surfaces when required.
- Remove masking materials and complete final finishing work.
- Apply corrosion protection and protective coatings when required.
- Clean and maintain spray guns, paint equipment and work areas.
- Follow all shop safety procedures and use required PPE.
- Work with body technicians, preppers, estimators and production staff to keep repairs moving efficiently.
- Maintain high standards for quality, productivity and workmanship.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of automotive painting/refinishing experience preferred.
- Experienced Automotive Painters and qualified apprentices are encouraged to apply.
- Ontario Automotive Painter (410N) certification or Red Seal Automotive Refinishing Technician certification is an asset but not required.
- Strong automotive surface-preparation skills.
- Experience with automotive paint mixing and colour matching.
- Experience applying primers, sealers, basecoat and clearcoat.
- Comfortable performing complete refinishes, spot repairs and blend-panel work.
- Experience operating automotive spray guns and paint-booth equipment.
- Able to identify and correct common paint and finish imperfections.
- Strong attention to detail and colour-matching ability.
- Able to follow paint-manufacturer procedures and technical information.
- I-CAR and OEM training/certifications are assets.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Own basic tools and CSA-approved safety footwear.
- Able to work independently and as part of a collision repair team.
- Safety-conscious, reliable and able to maintain a clean work area.
Benefits
- $30.00–$45.00/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Flat Rate or Straight Time compensation options.
- Health, dental and vision benefits.
- Paid vacation and time off.
- Stable, full-time employment.
- Negotiable relocation assistance within Ontario.
- Modern collision repair and refinishing equipment.
- Professional shop environment.
- Ongoing training and career-development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work with an established collision repair team.
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ADDITIONAL INFO:
When you apply for this position, you give the Recruiting Room permission to share your information with other team members and our network of employers. You further acknowledge that the Recruiting Room is a free service to all candidates and as such, further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Recruiting Room from any allegations, claims, actions, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, losses, settlements, judgments, costs, and expenses (including without limitation attorneys’ fees and costs) that result from the sharing of this data.
You further acknowledge, and give consent, for the Recruiting Room to check your previous employers (to make a hiring decision), if you fail to provide references before the point of offer. We only ask questions that are “reasonably required,” for our employers to assess the applicant’s fitness for the job. We DO NOT contact current employers.
You further acknowledge, by applying for this position, you allow the Recruiting Room, and its agents, to contact you via SMS Messaging (texting), Facebook, Instagram, or any other forms of social networking.