Painter - Awin Advanced Auto Body Centre

**Job Summary**

How would you like to work with one of Canada's most prestigious and well respected automotive groups? Join Auto World Imports Network

Headquartered in Thornhill Ontario, we are a premier network of 22 luxury automobile dealerships as well as 3 state of the art collision centres in the Greater Toronto Area.

Our company values its customers and employees and is invested in principles for success. We value doing business with integrity and adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Our AWIN Advanced Auto Body Centre is looking for an Auto Body Painter to join our amazing team

**Job Purpose**

Restores auto body parts and the bodywork of damaged vehicles, based on the manufacturer’s and dealer’s quality standards and standard times.

**Core Accountabilities**
- Operates and uses all body shop equipment correctly and safely.
- Removes rust from metal and grease and filth from the work surface.
- Masks and protects parts which are not to be painted or primed.
- Mixes paint, according to its technical characteristics.
- Chooses and mixes the primer, to achieve the desired colour.
- Paints the surfaces, using a spray gun or brush, as required.
- Examines the painted surfaces, to check the quality of the work and notes any runs, ripples or unpainted portions.
- Heats the wax and sprays it on the products, after they have been tested.
- Maintains the tools and ensures that the equipment is clean and in good functional condition.
- Sees to the cleanliness of the work space.
- Works with the other employees to repair and prepare the vehicles.
- Maintains all personal protective equipment required for health and safety reasons, and wears it, including a respirator, according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Complies with all laws, regulations and bylaws regarding paints, thinners and other hazardous materials. Notifies management of any departure from these rules.
- Understands, keeps abreast of and observes federal and provincial regulations and municipal bylaws governing body shop operations and occupational health and safety.
- Following the standard operating procedure of the company.
- Upholding the quality and standards of the services of the organization.
- Timely completion of all tasks as per the specified deadline.
- Performs other tasks, based on management requirements and instructions.
- Maintains a professional appearance.

**Requirements**:

- High school Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Ontario G Driver’s Licence.
- Clear Driver’s Abstract.
- Previous experience.
- Ability to effectively manage time, meet deadlines and complete all assigned tasks.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
- Sound understanding of all automotive functionalities.

**Personal Attributes**
- Passion, motivation, focus and leadership skills.
- Results focused approach.
- Team player.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to influence, negotiate and mediate effectively.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Honest, courteous and able to demonstrate strong work ethics.
- Driven and ability to work with minimum supervision.

**Working Conditions**
- The Body Shop Advisor will stand and move throughout the Body Shop facility for most of their shift.
- Travel is required amongst the dealerships.
- Bending, stretching, lifting, climbing, and reaching.
- Standing six to eight hours during a shift.
- Using physical and manual dexterity.
- Using computers to look up and enter data.
- Using equipment consistent with industry standards.
- Spend time outdoors showing vehicles to prospective customers and drive vehicles.
- Exposed to noise, vibrations, dust, rust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and non-hazardous materials

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**We thank all applicants for their response; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.**

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