Refinish Technician - Excellence Auto Collision - Silver Star

AutoCanada Inc.•Scarborough, ON

7d•CA$20 - CA$30•Onsite

About The Position

Excellence Auto Collision - Silver Star is seeking a Refinish Technician to join their team. This role is responsible for restoring vehicles to "like new" condition by refinishing and painting damaged vehicles. The technician will report to the Collision Centre Manager and work collaboratively with the collision centre team.

Requirements

Must be committed as an apprentice to pursue the Red Seal Journeyman’s certification
Knowledge of manufacturers' repair/refinishing processes & adherence to processes
Pursuit of/in process with I-CAR certification training & I-CAR welding certification
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 & safe driving history is required
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with Estimators to complete quotes preferred

Responsibilities

Preparing vehicles for refinishing including feathering, masking, sanding, priming as per insurance guidelines & standards
Assist painter with spot repairs
Match the correct paint required for the vehicle & apply pain & topcoats with accuracy
When required, paint repaired motor vehicle body parts, following recommended application techniques & quality guidelines
Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders, & wrenches
Identify the family & properties of the plastic used on a vehicle to repair accordingly
Fit & weld body damage using wrenches & welding equipment
Perform quality repairs on a variety of vehicles