Automotive body painter

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Ability to distinguish between colours

Work Location Information

In shop

Work Site Environment

Dusty, Noisy

Personal Suitability

Reliability, Judgement, Dependability, Client focus, Team player, Initiative, Flexibility, Accurate, Effective interpersonal skills

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service, Clean and maintain work space

Coating/Application Specialization

Powdered coatings, Dipping, Novelty and decorative effects, Graphics painting, Metallized coatings, Multi-color finishes

Specific Skills

Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed, File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired, Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting, Apply primers and repaint surfaces, Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling, Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams, Mix paint, blend and match colors, Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted, Mix paint to desired colour and texture

Mechanical Engineering Technologists Specific Skills

Estimate costs and materials