Automotive Painter

**Drive for Excellence**

**Grimsby Hyundai **is an award-winning dealership that is the one stop shop for all your vehicle's needs. We pride ourselves on our friendly guest service and give that little extra to show how valuable our guests are to us

Part of the Performance Auto Group, a leading automotive group, we are committed to integrity, believe in employee empowerment, passionate about innovating, care about a great guest experience and giving back.

**Grimsby Hyundai** is looking for a team oriented, hardworking **Painter** to join their team.

**About you.**

You have a small town community heart and are driven to succeed in a fast paced work environment. Grimsby Hyundai is an engaging, fun and highly diverse team that works patiently and cohesively together to achieve our team goals. You are an exemplary team player with a strong willingness to learn and develop in the retail automotive industry while showing the care that makes us stand out. We look forward to having you on board

**Here’s what you’ll deliver**:

- Review repair orders prior to beginning work on vehicles.
- Analyze, assess and evaluate the exterior paint condition of various motor vehicles and select appropriate corrective action or method of repair.
- Identify and remove layers of sub-coatings by using abrasives, solvents or chemicals.
- Repair out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers.
- Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
- Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place.
- Ensure all vehicles scheduled to be painted are masked and covered.
- Paint vehicles as required.
- Ability to work in adherence to company safety standards at all times.
- Comply with all company policies, standards and procedures.
- Other duties as required by management.

**What you need to succeed**:

- Availability to work the following shift: Monday - Friday from 5pm to 2am.
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- 2-3 years experience in Automotive body work servicing.
- Must have knowledge in the manufacturer's repair and refining process.
- Able to multitask in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
- Must be team oriented, hardworking with a positive attitude.
- Ability to work in adherence to company safety standards at all times.
- Must have a valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s license and clean drivers abstract.
- Experienced in all aspects of used cars reconditioning.
- Experience in detailing vehicles using professional chemicals.
- Experience in sanding,mudding and other necessary exterior body work repair techniques.
- Must have knowledge in dealership paperwork process
- Experience with cleaning chemicals.
- Must be willing to be flexible with work schedules.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Excellent management support and guidance
- Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program
- Access to health, dental and vision insurance
- Disability, critical illness and life insurance for the unexpected
- Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for you and your family's wellness
- Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family
- Discounts to retailers and service providers across the country
- Free and engaging employee events
- Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Southern Ontario with over 1600 employees, 22 brands and 30 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Oakville, Orangeville, St. Catharines and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet Direct, Ontario's largest indoor used car showroom.

**_
Performance Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants may request any accommodation needs required._**

No Phone Calls please. We thank all applicants, however only those contacted for an interview will be considered.

SP