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Paint Apprentice
- Penticton, BC, Canada
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Kirmac Collision & Autoglass is a family-owned leader in collision repair, proudly serving communities since 1973. For over 50 years, Kirmac has delivered quality workmanship and exceptional customer service helping people get back on the road while turning repair experiences into something positive. As the industry evolves, so does Kirmac, with a focus on advanced vehicle technology, EV repair readiness, and sustainable practices.
Through Kirmac Cares for Kids, we also supports organizations such as B.C. Children’s Hospital and the Boys Club Network, while continuing to grow a skilled workforce grounded in continuous learning and strong leadership.
Paint Apprentice Technician
With more vehicles on the road and increasing repair complexity, qualified Paint Technicians are in high demand. That makes now the perfect time to begin your career as a Paint Apprentice Technician.
If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take the first step into automotive refinishing, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Learn and Do
As a Paint Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced refinishing technicians and learn how to:
- Prepare vehicles for paint through sanding, masking, priming, and surface repair
- Mix and match colours following proper refinishing procedures
- Use modern paint systems and equipment safely and effectively
- Perform quality checks to ensure a flawless finish
- Support workloads in a busy, high‑performance shop environment
- Build your technical skill set through structured training and real‑world practice
- Learn refinishing techniques and safety considerations for EVs, hybrids, aluminum panels, and sensor‑integrated components
- Gain exposure to sustainable refinishing practices, including low‑VOC products and waste‑reduction processes
This foundational role sets you up for a long-term, stable career as a certified Automotive Painter.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive apprentice wages
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- RRSP plan
- Community involvement opportunities
- Learning & Development Program
- Mentorship from experienced training specialists
- Corporate discounts
- Regular social events and recognition lunches
What You Bring
- Level 1 Foundations completed
- Interest in automotive painting, refinishing, or collision repair
- Willingness to learn, develop, and consistently practice new skills
- Strong work ethic and positive references that reflect reliability and professionalism
- Curiosity about modern automotive technology, including EVs and advanced paint systems
If you’re ready to begin a rewarding, hands‑on career with long‑term opportunity, and learn skills that support the next generation of vehicle technology, apply today and start your journey as a Paint Apprentice Technician at Kirmac.
We want people who want to have an impact.
Kirmac is building an inclusive company culture where anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability, is recognized and rewarded for their contributions. Our Learning & Development Program allows every team member to learn new skills and expand their expertise. If you want to work someplace where you can grow, and your ideas can have an impact, we want to hear from you!
Ready to make an impact? Apply with your resume today!
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
The Paint Apprentice will prepare vehicles for painting through sanding, masking, and priming while learning to mix and match colors. They will also perform quality checks and support shop operations while gaining expertise in modern refinishing techniques for various vehicle types.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed Level 1 Foundations and possess a strong interest in automotive painting and collision repair. A willingness to learn new skills, a strong work ethic, and curiosity about modern automotive technology are essential for this role.
Skills
- Automotive refinishing
- Sanding
- Masking
- Priming
- Surface repair
- Color mixing
- Color matching
- Quality control
- EV repair safety
- Hybrid vehicle maintenance
- Aluminum panel repair
- Sensor-integrated component handling
- Sustainable refinishing
- Low-VOC product application
- Waste reduction
Benefits
- Extended health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- RRSP plan
- Community involvement opportunities
- Learning & Development Program
- Mentorship
- Corporate discounts
- Social events
Visa sponsorship
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- Manufacturing
- Transportation
Keywords
- Collision repair
- Automotive refinishing
- Paint Apprentice
- EV repair
- Hybrid vehicles
- Aluminum panels
- Sensor-integrated components
- Low-VOC products
- Waste-reduction
- Sanding
- Masking
- Priming
- Color matching
- Automotive technology
- Shop environment
- Technical training
- Refinishing procedures