Vehicle Painter/Wheel Edge Repairer

We are currently seeking an experienced and skilled professional Vehicle Painter from a Paint & Panel background, or an Automotive Wheel Edge Repair Technician looking to step into a cleaner, more refined, and professionally run environment.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in producing high‑quality finishes and delivering excellent results for customers and dealerships.

This is a rare opportunity to work within one of Victoria’s premier automotive workshop facilities, supporting some of the country’s most prestigious vehicles.

Responsibilities Include:

• Vehicle painting
  • Removing rough spots on vehicle panels
  • Sanding surfaces by hand and with power sanders
  • Masking areas not to be painted with tape and paper
  • Colour matching and mixing paints to match paint shades, and selecting pre-mixed paint
  • Applying primer and finishing coats using spray-guns, and sanding surfaces between coats
  • Touching up paintwork and applying polish to vehicles
  • Removing masking papers, and waxing and polishing finished paintwork
  • Painting signs and artwork on vehicles
  • Treating vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals
• Automotive wheel edge repair
  • Repair curb rash, scuffs, scratches, and minor dents on alloy wheel edges
  • Sand, fill, shape, and refinish wheels to manufacturer standards
  • Colour‑match and apply paint, clear coat, or polish finishes
  • Inspect wheels to assess repair suitability and safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience in wheel edge repair or paint & panel
• Exceptional eye for detail and finish quality
• Strong work ethic and pride in craftsmanship
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Additional Information

Why work for us?

• You will have access to a fully funded Employee Assistance Program to provide you with the support and resources to thrive personally and professionally.
• Company-funded flu vaccinations
• Refer a friend and we will provide an upfront bonus!
• A day off for your birthday and.
• Annual Family fun days, held across the country.
• Modern, purpose-built workshop facility
• Top-of-the-range hoists, tools and equipment supplied
• Clean, organised and professional working environment
• Autonomy and trust to manage your workflow
• Strong team culture aligned with premium standards
• Excellent remuneration package for the right candidate

At Dutton Automotive, we value our customers and our employees. Our values are built on prioritizing our customer needs, valuing our employee's flexibility to change, and fostering creativity and initiative. If you share our values and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Positions like this don’t come around often. Apply now.