automotive painting and refinishing technician

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Clean and maintain work space
• Instruct apprentices
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Apply primers and repaint surfaces
• Repair or replace interior components
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs
• Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment

Area of work experience

• Body components
• Frame straightening
• Paint spraying
• Welding

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Mask

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 32 to 40 hours per week