Refinishing Technician

Distinctive Autoworks•View Royal, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Automotive Refinishing Technician to join the Craftsman Collision team! We offer competitive flat rate wages at 100% full sheet, ranging from $24 to $27 flat rate for paint hours plus up to an additional $3/h in production bonuses. We are well known in the industry, with an excellent reputation, leading to busy shops with plenty of available production hours for our technicians. Craftsman Collision is the largest independently owned and operated auto body repair chain in Canada – but we’re also a family that cares about the people we work with. Are you ready to reach your full potential and build a fulfilling career- while having fun along the way? Then consider joining our team of more than 600 ambitious people who share our commitment to excellence.

Requirements

Red Seal certified or equivalent experience
Passion for vehicle repair
Willing to do light body work
Strong verbal and listening skills
Takes pride in one’s work and work performance
Strives to improve and maintain skills
Has a positive, can do attitude
Approaches problems as opportunities
Willingness to be part of an exceptional team environment focused on a shared goal
Ability and willingness to learn new software/online applications
Must have a valid class 5 driver's license with a clean driver’s abstract over the last 3 years
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

Preparing surfaces for painting by spot filling, sanding and masking;
Matches colors and mixes paints
Applies primers, primer surfaces, sealers, base coats, single-stage and clear coats in accordance with manufacturers OEM specifications;
Documents in progress repairs, including photo documentation;
Inspects vehicles for flaws after baking and corrects;
Inspects repaired panels and bodywork to meet quality standards;
Cleans and polishes painted surfaces and imperfections to meet Craftsman standards;
Ensures quality control hand off to Autobody Technician is completed;
Contributes to material usage tracking and consumption.