Join AdvanTec Marine – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

At AdvanTec Marine, we’re not just building marine closures—we’re shaping the future of marine innovation. As one of the largest marine manufacturers in the world, our passion drives everything we do. We’re proud to be the parent brand of Diamond Sea Glaze, Freeman Marine, Pacific Coast Marine, Steelhead Marine, Manly Marine, and USA Sliding Doors—each specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of specialty marine closures.

With locations across Canada and the US, and customers in over 50 countries, our work supports Navies, Governments, Militaries, Commercial Vessel Operators, and Super Yacht Builders worldwide.

We’re currently looking for Painter Prep 1 to join our dynamic Painting department in Chilliwack, BC.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Growth Opportunities: We’re expanding—and you can grow with us.
• Competitive Compensation: Starting wage of $20–$24 CAD/hour, based on experience and Skillset. Regular reviews thereafter ensure your growth is recognized.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Care
  • Life Insurance, Critical Illness, EAP, and Long-Term Disability
  • RRSP Matching Program
• Inclusive Culture: Your voice matters here. We value collaboration, innovation, and respect.
• Global Impact: Be part of a team whose work reaches across oceans and borders.
• Visit us at http://www.advantecmarine.com to learn more.

The Role: Painter Prep 1

The Painter Prep 1 is an entry level, learn on the job position responsible for preparing paint materials, blending, cleaning & preparing various surfaces; spraying application while also maintaining the spray guns.

Key Responsibilities

• [Prep aluminum, gelcoat, epoxy primers for topcoat and primer application
• Spray application with a HVLP gravity gun
• Clean and maintain spray guns and other tools, work area, and materials
• Maintain inventory of all paint materials
• Sanding and finishing epoxy and polyester fillers
• Work in accordance with documented procedures and complete all applicable records

What You Bring

• High school education or GED equivalent
• Ability to do powder coat is considered an asset
• Marine experience preferred
• Bodywork and equipment maintenance experience required
• Fiberglass and carbon fiber experience is considered an asset
• 0-4 years’ experience in spray application with primer and topcoat
• Good interpersonal skills such as verbal/written communication and listening
• Knowledge of epoxy primers, topcoat, paint materials and paint preparation
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Strong attention to detail.

Thank you for considering a career with AdvanTec Marine. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.