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Auto Body Painter / Prepper

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The posting

We are currently seeking an experienced Auto Body Painter / Prepper to join our Collision Repair team. This role will be responsible for preparing vehicle surfaces and applying high-quality refinish coatings to restore vehicles to their pre-accident condition, while working closely with estimators, management, and fellow technicians to support operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

About CSN Owen Sound

CSN Owen Sound is proud to be part of the Auto Reset Group, which includes collision centres in Walkerton, Listowel, and Owen Sound, as well as an Appraisal Centre in Port Elgin. Our story began in Walkerton in 1962 with the opening of our very first shop. Since then, we’ve continued to grow, and we are proud to serve the residents of Owen Sound and the surrounding communities with top-tier automotive refinishing and repair.

From the beginning, we’ve remained committed to delivering high-quality collision repair services built on integrity, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. We understand that accidents can be stressful, which is why our team focuses on clear communication, expert repairs, and a seamless customer experience from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Surface Preparation: Sand, mask, prime, and prep body panels and replacement parts to ensure optimal paint adhesion and a flawless finish.

Paint Colour Matching & Mixing: Utilize computerized paint-matching systems to accurately mix, tint, and blend solvent or waterborne paints to match OEM factory specifications.

Refinishing & Application: Professionally apply primers, basecoats, and clearcoats in a spray booth environment, adhering strictly to proper spraying techniques and curing times.

Detailing & Quality Control: Perform post-paint inspection, colour sanding, buffing, and polishing to remove imperfections and meet high quality-assurance standards.

Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, clean, and maintain spray guns, ventilation systems, and paint booth filters to ensure continuous operational efficiency and safe working conditions.

Team Collaboration & Efficiency: Work alongside body technicians, estimators, and management to track vehicle repair stages, meet production schedules, and optimize shop workflow.

Safety & Environmental Compliance: Maintain a clean workspace while following strict health, safety, and hazardous material disposal protocols (including proper PPE and respirator usage).

Compensation

Expected Compensation: $25.00–$32.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications and falls within the expected range for this role.

Employment Details

  • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Work Location: Owen Sound, Ontario
  • Posting Type: Existing vacancy

Requirements

Experience: 3–5 years of professional auto body prepping and painting experience in a collision repair environment.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Transportation: Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in surface prep (sanding, feather-edging, block sanding, masking, and priming).
  • Hands-on experience mixing, colour-matching, blending, and spraying basecoats and clearcoats.
  • Expertise in post-paint detail work, including wet sanding, buffing, and eliminating paint defects.

Equipment Knowledge: Competence in operating and maintaining spray guns, DA sanders, air systems, and paint spray booths.

Physical & Safety Demands:

  • Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and kneel comfortably.
  • Willingness to strictly follow safety protocols and wear full PPE, including air-supplied respirators.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume.

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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