Paint Prepper

Our AWIN Advanced Auto Body Centre is looking for an Auto Body Paint Prepper to join their amazing team
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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.

**Responsibilities**
- 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.

**Qualifications**
- High school Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Ontario G Driver’s License.
- 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.

**Benefits**
- Excellent Group Benefits package
- Group RRSP Contribution program
- Boot and tool allowance
- Work/life balance including flexible shifts
- Training and support programs
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Corporate support
- Mentorship and development
- Unlimited careers opportunities within our automotive group

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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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