Journeyman Autobody Painter
$37.00–$40.00 per flat-rate hour, including RRSP bonus plan
Production bonuses with earning potential up to $180,000 per year
Job Description
OFFERING FLEXIBLE HOURS — Work to live, not live to work!
Position Overview
Tired of feeling underpaid and underappreciated? Is your current work environment not aligning with your values? Make the switch today!
Parkers Bodyshop is seeking an experienced Autobody Painter to join our growing team. We are a well-established, family-owned dealership and ICBC-accredited collision repair facility located in Penticton, BC.
We offer a competitive flat-rate compensation package of $37.00–$40.00 per flat-rate hour, including our RRSP bonus plan. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, certification, and demonstrated ability, with licensed Journeyman painters qualifying for the highest rate.
Our production bonus program rewards efficient, high-quality work. Strong-performing Journeyman painters have the potential to earn up to $180,000 per year, depending on individual productivity and overall performance.
At Parkers, we believe in fostering a positive work culture that values your expertise, hard work, and dedication. We also offer medical, dental, and optical insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, flexible scheduling options, and a supportive, team-oriented work environment.
We are looking for a skilled painter who takes pride in producing high-quality work, has a strong eye for colour and finish quality, and can work efficiently as part of a professional collision repair team.
If you are looking for a bodyshop where your abilities will be recognized, your production will be rewarded, and your work will be appreciated, Parkers Bodyshop could be the right fit for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicles and individual panels for refinishing
- Review completed preparation work before refinishing begins
- Sand, feather-edge, prime, block, seal, mask, and clean repair areas when required
- Mix, tint, and match automotive paint colours accurately
- Apply basecoat, clearcoat, tri-coat, and other multi-stage paint finishes
- Complete blending procedures on adjacent panels when required
- Produce consistent colour, texture, coverage, gloss, and finish quality
- Identify and correct colour-match, contamination, coverage, texture, and finish concerns
- Inspect surfaces for defects before and after refinishing
- Perform denibbing, polishing, and minor paint correction as required
- Follow paint manufacturer procedures and industry best practices
- Work closely with paint preppers, body technicians, estimators, detailers, and the production team
- Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards
- Accurately document completed work and flag produced hours
- Follow all workplace safety, environmental, and bodyshop procedures
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized paint booth and mixing area
- Properly clean and maintain spray guns, tools, and refinishing equipment
- Inspect completed work before the vehicle moves to reassembly or detailing
Qualifications
- Journeyman or Red Seal Automotive Refinishing Technician certification is strongly preferred
- Experienced non-certified applicants may also be considered
- Previous professional automotive painting and refinishing experience
- Strong colour-matching, tinting, and blending abilities
- Experience applying basecoat, clearcoat, tri-coat, and multi-stage finishes
- Knowledge of modern automotive paint systems and refinishing procedures
- Ability to consistently produce clean, high-quality finishes
- Strong understanding of surface preparation and contamination prevention
- Ability to work efficiently in a flat-rate production environment
- Motivated, organized, and self-disciplined
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to follow repair procedures and bodyshop processes precisely
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Punctual, reliable, and team-oriented
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced collision repair environment
- Must possess a valid driver’s licence
- Experience working in an ICBC-accredited collision repair facility is an asset
What We Offer
- $37.00–$40.00 per flat-rate hour
- Highest available rate for qualified and experienced Journeyman painters
- RRSP bonus plan included in the compensation package
- Production-based bonuses
- Potential annual earnings of up to $180,000 for high-producing painters
- Flexible scheduling options
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and optical insurance
- Paid holidays and paid vacation
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Consistent work in an ICBC-accredited collision repair facility
- A clean, professional, and well-equipped working environment
- Family-oriented and supportive workplace culture
- Opportunities for continued training and professional development
- The opportunity to work on a wide variety of vehicles and repair types
Annual earnings will depend on certification, experience, individual production, hours flagged, quality of work, and eligibility under the applicable bonus programs.
About Us
Parkers Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat is a well-established, family-owned and operated dealership located in the beautiful city of Penticton, BC.
Parkers Bodyshop is an ICBC-accredited collision repair facility committed to providing high-quality repairs and excellent customer service. Our team works on a wide range of vehicles, from everyday family vehicles to luxury and performance models.
We take pride in the quality of our work and the reputation we have built within the community. We value our employees and are committed to providing a workplace where skilled professionals can feel appreciated, supported, and rewarded for their productivity.
If you are an experienced Autobody Painter looking for a rewarding career with strong earning potential at a respected local dealership and bodyshop, we would like to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $37.00–$40.00 per flat-rate hour
Expected annual earnings: Compensation varies based on individual production and bonus eligibility, with earning potential up to $180,000 per year.
Additional Pay
- Production bonus
- Overtime pay
- RRSP bonus plan
Benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Schedule
- 8-hour shift
- 10-hour shift
- Flexible scheduling
Licence/Certification
- Red Seal or Journeyman Automotive Refinishing Technician certification preferred
- Valid driver’s licence required
Work Location: In person
Pay: $37.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
