Automotive Painter

**About Us**

Dueck Auto Group is one of Canada’s largest automotive dealerships with four locations in the Greater Vancouver Area - **Dueck on Marine, Dueck Downtown, Dueck Isuzu, and Dueck Richmond.**

Since its founding in Vancouver in 1926, Dueck Auto Group has been committed to delivering exceptional quality and customer service. As a family-owned and operated company, we have a long-standing commitment to supporting the community.

Our organization currently employs over 400 hard-working and dedicated individuals. We encourage career growth through continuous training and professional development. Dueck Auto Group is constantly growing and looking for individuals who can contribute to our business operations today and into the future. We provide highly competitive compensation plans and offer extended health and dental benefits to our employees. We welcome you to join our dynamic and innovative team.

**Position Summary**

The **Automotive Bodyshop Painter** is a mechanically skilled individual with a conscientious work ethic who is responsible for priming, prepping, masking, and painting vehicles. This is an integral role within the Bodyshop Department that requires impeccable quality and skills. Reporting directly to the Bodyshop Manager, the Automotive Painter works closely with the Collision Estimator to ensure that customers' vehicles are painted properly and in the most efficient manner.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Prime, prep, mask, and paint vehicles
- Mix paint according to specifications
- Correct paints flaws as needed
- Maintain a clean, efficient and safe working environment
- Learn and stay current with the newest techniques and materials

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned or modified as necessary throughout the course of your employment.

**Cultural Skills & Requirements**
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Self-driven to work independently with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
- Detail-orientated and conscientious work ethic
- Ability to problem-solve and find creative solutions

**Technical Skills & Requirements**
- Minimum 2 years experience in automotive painting
- Valid Red Seal certification required or 3rd-4th year apprentice
- Must have own tools
- Valid BC driver’s license required
- Physically capable of properly lifting up to 25 kg (55 lbs.)
- Familiarity with PPG paint systems an asset
- Commitment to continuous learning to update industry knowledge

**Why Work for us**
- Competitive wage
- Extended health and dental benefits
- A dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement within our dealer group

**Logistical Requirements**

This is a full-time position Monday-Tuesday-Friday-Saturday (10 hours shifts) available at Dueck on Marine location. On occasion you may be required to work extended hours, including weekends, in order to meet deadlines based on the needs of the business.

**Join our Team**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC V5X 4X2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- At what stage are you with the Automotive Apprenticeship program?

**Experience**:

- Auto Body Repair: 2 years (required)
- Automotive repair: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Red Seal (preferred)

Work Location: In person