Autobody Prepper/painter

**AUTOBODY/COLLISION PAINTER PREPPER - BRAMPTON**

**The Role**

**Are you an experienced Body Shop Prepper looking to take the next step-up in your career? If so, we have a new challenge for you.**

We are a growing family-owned business, looking to appoint a **Body Shop/Collision Prepper **to join our team. You can expect to work in state-of-the art, air-conditioned/heated spaces with outstanding leadership and support. Not only do we offer a good benefits package, but we also offer career advancement opportunities. If you are a self-motivated, customer focused individual looking to take your career to the next level, keep reading

**Our Company**

Bramgate Automotive Inc. has been in business since 1967 for more than 57 years. We celebrate diversity and we encourage growth within our growing organization. Give us your best and we will give you ours We are VW and Audi certified and are in the process to be certified with Honda, Kia, Nissan, FCA, etc.
- **Our vision is to make every customer experience easy, efficient, and enjoyable.**_

We are proud winner of:

- Canadian AutoWorld Employer of Choice (CAWEOC) Award -2020. 2023
- Canada’s Top 25 Best Dealership to work for by Automotive News -2018-2019. We strive to make every customer experience easy, efficient, and enjoyable.

**The Benefits**
- State-of-the art facility. Air-conditioned spaces
- Outstanding leadership and support
- Professional training and processes including OE certifications and OE training for licensed technicians.
- Large customer base
- Benefit package, life, dental, health, RRSP, pension plan and EAP
- Collegial workplace atmosphere
- Career advancement opportunities

**Key Responsibilities**:
As Body Shop/Collision Painter/Prepper, you will be responsible for automotive preparation for painting, with a focus on delivering high-quality workmanship.
- Prepare vehicles for a paint job by performing thorough sanding, masking, and priming procedures, ensuring smooth and flawless surfaces.
- Inspect vehicles to identify imperfections, scratches, or dents that require repair or attention.
- Using appropriate tools and paint sprayer equipment to perform necessary repairs and adjustments.
- Utilizing paint tools and techniques for a paint job such as a spray gun, paint thinner, epoxy primer, clear coat, new paint, heavy paints, remove paint and old paint, entire vehicle, etc.
- Using a process for vehicle primer, block sand, body filler, filler material, sandpaper grit, masking tape, etc.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols and company guidelines.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, techniques, and best practices related to auto body repair and painting.
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and customers to ensure a seamless workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Assist with other duties in the body shop as needed.

**What you bring to the role**

The key skills and qualities of a Body Shop Painter Prepper:

- High School diploma, relevant courses, or post-secondary education.
- 2-5 years of direct work experience in automotive repairs, body shop and service with luxury vehicles.
- Proven experience as an auto body prepper, automobile prepper, paint prepper, or in a similar role within the automotive collision repair industry.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify imperfections or flaws in surfaces.
- Proficient in using various tools and equipment required for auto body preparation.
- Knowledge of different painting techniques, color matching, and surface preparation methods.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team, managing time effectively and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.

We thank all applicants. Only those selected will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Body Shop Automotive repair: 3 years (required)
- Painter/Prepper: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person