Automotive Refinish Technician
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Automotive Refinish Technician with a strong commitment to quality workmanship and precision. The ideal candidate will be proficient in all stages of the refinishing process, from surface preparation and colour matching to paint application and final finishing, consistently delivering results that meet our high standards of quality.
Key Responsibilities
Paint Preparation & Primer Application
Qualifications & Experience
What We Offer:
Key Responsibilities
Paint Preparation & Primer Application
- Prepare repaired and replacement panels for primer application, including sanding, feather-edging, cleaning, masking, seam sealing, and surface preparation
- Evaluate repaired surfaces to identify imperfections requiring correction before primer application
- Apply primers and sealers in accordance with manufacturer specifications
- Block sand and refine primed surfaces to achieve proper contour, smoothness, and finish quality
- Ensure all surfaces are properly prepared to prevent refinishing defects
- Independently prepare complete vehicle repairs for paint application
- Perform final sanding, scuffing, masking, cleaning, and degreasing of all applicable panels
- Identify and correct surface imperfections before vehicles enter the spray booth
- Ensure proper preparation of blend panels, replacement panels, and repaired surfaces
- Maintain high standards for cleanliness and contamination prevention
- Demonstrate proficiency with the BASF Glasurit 100 Line waterborne paint system
- Accurately retrieve, mix, and adjust paint formulas to achieve precise OEM colour matches
- Produce and evaluate spray-out cards to verify colour accuracy before application
- Demonstrate an understanding of colour theory, metallic orientation, pearl finishes, and blending techniques
- Apply basecoat, clearcoat, and other refinishing products in accordance with BASF technical procedures
- Perform panel blending and multi-panel refinishing to achieve consistent colour and finish quality
- Perform denibbing, wet sanding, polishing, and final paint correction
- Identify and correct minor paint defects, including dust inclusions, texture inconsistencies, and surface imperfections
- Inspect completed refinishing work for colour accuracy, gloss, texture, and overall finish quality
- Ensure completed repairs meet OEM standards and internal quality-control expectations
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of professional automotive refinishing experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience with Glasurit 100 Line strongly preferred
- Strong proficiency in colour matching, formula adjustments, and spray-out card preparation
- Ability to independently prepare a complete collision repair for primer and paint
- Experience applying primers, sealers, basecoats, and clearcoats
- Proficiency in denibbing, wet sanding, machine polishing, and paint correction
- Strong understanding of refinishing procedures, material compatibility, and contamination prevention
- Ability to maintain productivity without compromising workmanship
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation: Hourly wages based on experience, technical proficiency, and qualifications
- Extended Health Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits package, including prescription drug coverage, dental care, and vision care.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continued training, manufacturer certifications, and career advancement
- Modern Working Environment: Access to professional refinishing equipment, advanced repair technology, and the BASF Glasurit 100 Line paint system
- Stable, Full-Time Employment: Permanent employment within an established, Certified Collision Repair Facility
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Responsibilities
Prepare repaired and replacement panels and complete vehicle repairs for primer and paint, including surface correction, masking, and contamination prevention. Mix and match colours, apply refinishing products, blend panels, and finish and inspect paintwork to meet OEM and internal quality standards.
Requirements
The role prefers 3–5 years of professional automotive refinishing experience, with strong preference for experience using the BASF Glasurit 100 Line. Candidates should be able to independently prepare collision repairs for paint and demonstrate proficiency in colour matching, paint application, finishing, and quality control.
Skills
- Automotive Refinishing
- Surface Preparation
- Primer Application
- Paint Mixing
- Colour Matching
- BASF Glasurit 100 Line
- Waterborne Paint Systems
- Spray-Out Card Preparation
- Basecoat and Clearcoat Application
- Panel Blending
- Denibbing
- Wet Sanding
- Machine Polishing
- Paint Correction
- Quality Control
- Contamination Prevention
Benefits
- Extended Health Benefits
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental Care
- Vision Care
- Professional Development
- Manufacturer Certifications
- Career Advancement
- Modern Working Environment
- Stable Full-Time Employment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Transportation
Keywords
- Automotive Refinishing
- Collision Repair
- BASF Glasurit 100 Line
- Waterborne Paint System
- Surface Preparation
- Sanding
- Feather-Edging
- Masking
- Seam Sealing
- Primers
- Sealers
- Paint Mixing
- OEM Colour Matching
- Colour Theory
- Metallic Orientation
- Pearl Finishes
- Spray-Out Cards
- Basecoat
- Clearcoat
- Panel Blending
- Multi-Panel Refinishing
- Denibbing
- Wet Sanding
- Machine Polishing
- Paint Correction
- Contamination Prevention
- OEM Standards
- Quality Control
- Manufacturer Specifications