Job Description

Are You a Skilled Ceramic Coating Installer Who's Ready for a Shop That Matches Your Standards?

If you've been installing ceramic or graphene coatings with pride -- but feel stuck at a shop that doesn't value your skill or deliver consistent work -- this opportunity is for you.

Tap and Shine is

Calgary's fastest-growing, most trusted, and only paint protection broker

-- specializing in

Icon Rocklear and PPF

. With

268+ 5-star reviews

, a modern studio, and a reputation for excellence, we're Alberta's leader in premium automotive protection.

We're expanding again. While others slow down, we're booked out. We're building a

hand-picked dream team of elite installers

who value quality over shortcuts and bring a positive mindset to the workplace. This role is open to someone looking to grow into a

Certified Icon Rocklear Installer

and potentially a

Lead Installer

role down the road.

What You'll Do

Perform

Icon Rocklear installs

with precision on a variety of vehicles.

Prep and/or polish

paint surfaces to perfection. Execute

wetsanding and advanced correction techniques

when required. Apply

ceramic coatings

when requested, ensuring professional results. Bonus: Install

PPF or tint

(asset, not required). Maintain an immaculate work environment and handle client vehicles with care. Support the team with prep and handoff for other services when required. Collaborate with the team to meet daily install schedules and uphold Tap and Shine's standards. Adhere to

SOPs, quality control systems, and safety protocols

. Review installs with clients, educate them on care, and advise on additional protection options when needed.

Who You Are

3+ years

proven experience with ceramic coating installs and paint correction/polishing. Skilled in

wetsanding

and advanced correction. Comfortable working on

trucks and luxury vehicles

(Teslas, F150s, Rams, Porsches, exotics, custom hotrods, restored classics, etc.). Detail-obsessed, solution-focused, and passionate about automotive protection. Reliable, consistent, and strong work ethic. Able to work independently but thrive in a tight-knit team. Take pride in your craft and speak up when things can be improved.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years paint correction / polishing experience. Skilled in wetsanding. PPF or tint install experience =

asset

(not required). Windshield film experience =

asset

(not required). Valid

Class 5 driver's license

. Comfortable driving manual transmission =

bonus

. Experience with

DAP, Core, 3M, or similar cutting software

. Physical ability: lift 50 lbs, crouch, kneel, move comfortably around vehicles. Applicants must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, masks, gloves, or other safety gear comfortably

Working Conditions & Requirements

This position may involve exposure to fine dust, chemicals, and fumes during the application of coatings and ceramic products. You must be able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., respirators, masks) comfortably for extended periods. Able to lift up to 50 lbs, crouch, kneel, and move freely around vehicles.

Compensation & Benefits

$18-$27/hr

based on proven skill and experience. Raises, overtime pay, and performance-based bonuses. Full

benefits after 6 months

: dental, vision, health, life insurance, disability, RRSP matching. Paid time off + paid holidays. Tools, plotters, and materials provided. Friends & family discounts. Company-provided training (

you pass it, we pay for it

). Annual

$500 professional development fund

(applicable towards tools, gear, personal or professional development needs). Additional bonuses per vehicle completed, based on performance. Company-paid training and meals from time to time.

Why Tap and Shine?

We're

Calgary's ONLY paint protection broker

, offering clients the only two real options for rock chip & key scratch protection:

PPF and Icon Rocklear

.

Steady year-round work

-- no winter slowdowns. Clean, well-quoted installs only --

no rushed jobs, no "volume for volume's sake."

Loved by clients:

268+ detailed 5-star reviews and counting

. Work in a

world-class studio

with amazing lighting, music, good people, and clean vibes.

Schedule

Wednesday to Sunday,

10am-7pm

. 30-44 hours per week. Optional overtime available.

To Apply

Send your

resume

and a short

cover letter

telling us:

Your past experience (paint correction, polishing, PPF, tint, etc.) Your strongest install skills Why you'd be a great fit at Tap and Shine

Tap and Shine Calgary

is Calgary's only certified Rocklear installer and Alberta's toughest automotive protection studio. We don't hire often --

we hire right.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 44 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking Paid time off Store discount Vision care
Experience:

wetsanding: 3 years (preferred) ceramic coating installation: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person