Our business is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team as an Automotive Refinish Assistant.
We are looking for someone with at least 1 year of experience in the automotive collision, refinishing or body shop industry who understands the basics of vehicle preparation and is ready to continue developing their skills.
You will work closely with our experienced refinishing technician, assisting with day-to-day refinishing operations while expanding your knowledge and taking on increasing responsibility. The long-term goal is for the right individual to develop into a lead role within our refinishing department.
What you’ll be doing
- Preparing vehicles and panels for refinishing
- Sanding, feathering, masking and surface preparation
- Assisting with paint and material preparation
- Assisting with refinishing processes and maintaining quality standards
- Cleaning and maintaining refinishing equipment
- Maintaining a clean, organized and safe work area
- Assisting with spray-in bedliner installations
- Learning and developing skills in bedliner application and specialty coatings
- Working alongside our experienced refinishing technician
- Taking on additional responsibilities as your experience and skill level grow
What we’re looking for
- 1 -2 years of experience in the automotive body shop, collision repair or refinishing industry
- Working knowledge of vehicle preparation, sanding and masking
- Good understanding of shop safety and proper use of tools and equipment
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Takes pride in quality workmanship
- Valid driver’s licence is an asset
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We are not able to provide sponsorship or support for work permit applications.
Why join Dixon’s?
We’re looking for someone who already has a basic understanding of the trade but wants to build their skills and grow with our company.
You’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in automotive refinishing, specialty coatings and spray-in bedliner installation, while working alongside an experienced technician.
For the right individual, this position offers a long-term opportunity to advance into a lead role within our refinishing department.
If you have some experience under your belt, know your way around a body shop and are looking for an opportunity to grow your skills and take on more responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and build your future with our team.
Pay: $17.60-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Welland, ON L3B 5W6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you currently legally authorized to work in Canada? And will you require us to sponsor or support a work permit application now or in the future?
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have working in an automotive body shop, collision repair, or refinishing environment?
- Please briefly describe your experience with vehicle preparation, sanding, masking, and refinishing.
Experience:
- Automotive repair and refinishing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
