Bodywork Technician

Company Overview

Brainchild Creative is a high-quality creative production shop focused on delivering premium builds, finishes, and fabrication work. We take pride in craftsmanship, speed without shortcuts, and a team-first environment where quality matters.

We’re hiring a Bodywork Technician to support surface prep, repair, and finishing work across creative builds and fabrication projects. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-driven, fast, consistent, and takes pride in clean work.

You’ll be responsible for bodywork from rough shaping through finish-ready surfaces, working closely with fabrication and finishing teams to ensure projects are smooth, straight, and ready for paint or final coatings.

• Perform bodywork and surface correction on a variety of substrates (metal, fiberglass, wood, composites, plastics, etc.)
• Sanding, shaping, smoothing, filling, and prepping surfaces to finish-ready quality
• Apply fillers (Bondo/body filler), glazing putty, primers, and surfacers as needed
• Block sanding and surface leveling to eliminate imperfections
• Maintain clean work areas and ensure dust control / shop cleanliness
• Work collaboratively with fabrication, finishing, and project teams to hit deadlines
• Track time and provide accurate progress updates on assigned tasks

• 2+ years experience in bodywork, automotive body, fabrication finishing, or similar trade
• Strong sanding and leveling skills (hand + DA)
• Experience using fillers, primers, surfacers, and basic prep materials
• Ability to produce straight, clean surfaces under deadline
• Comfortable using shop tools safely (sand tools, grinders, pneumatic tools, etc.)
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Attention to detail and pride in quality craftsmanship

• Experience working with custom builds, props, signage, set pieces, or creative fabrication
• Fiberglass repair experience
• Ability to read build drawings or work from reference photos
• Forklift certification (or willingness to learn)

• Competitive pay based on skill level
• Growth opportunities in a high-skill production environment
• Steady work and varied projects (not repetitive assembly-line work)
• Team culture built around quality and accountability
• Tools/materials provided

• Work is clean: minimal pinholes, ripples, uneven transitions, or visible seams
• Proper prep process followed (no rushing past steps that will show later)

• Works with urgency while maintaining quality
• Meets daily/weekly targets and communicates early if timelines are at risk
• Can shift between projects without losing efficiency

• Shows up on time, ready to work
• Takes direction well and also works independently when needed
• Communicates clearly with leads and teammates
• Maintains tools, workspace, and materials responsibly

• Uses PPE properly (respirator, eye/ear protection, gloves, etc.)
• Maintains dust control and keeps shop clean
• Handles chemicals/materials correctly and safely