Automotive Refinishing Technician

We're currently seeking an Automotive Refinishing Technician for our Edmonton location, in Alberta. We offer competitive flat rate wages at %100 full sheet, ranging from $28 to $32 flat rate for paint hours, plus up to $3 per hour available in production bonus. 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 500 ambitious people who share our commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities include:

 

• 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.

Requirements
 

• Red Seal certified or equivalent experience
• Passion for vehicles
• 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.

Benefits

When you're part of the Craftsman Collision team, you get valuable perks like extended health, professional development, certified training and more.

We appreciate the time that all applicants have taken when applying for this position, however, only the candidates that are chosen for an interview will be notified by phone or email. No phone calls please.

Thank you for your interest in Craftsman Collision!