Hiring for Vehicle Painter

Key Responsibilities

• Paint and refinish vehicles to required quality standards.
  

• Prepare panels by sanding smoothing and masking surfaces.
  

• Mix and colour-match paints accurately.
  

• Apply primer finishing coats and touch-ups using spray guns.
  

• Sand polish wax and finish painted surfaces.
  

• Apply rust-proofing treatments where required.
  

• Maintain painting equipment and consumables.
  

• Complete job sheets records and quality checks.
  

• Identify and rectify painting defects.
  

• Assist with apprentice training and attend required training.
  

• Follow company procedures WHS requirements and PPE standards.
  

• Maintain workplace cleanliness and report hazards incidents and faulty equipment.
  

Candidate Requirements

• AQF Certificate III 2 years on-the-job training OR AQF Certificate IV
  

• Relevant experience in vehicle painting and refinishing
  

• Experience in panel preparation sanding and masking
  

• Skilled in paint mixing and colour matching
  

• Experience using spray guns for primer and finishing coats
  

• Experience in paint touch-ups polishing and finishing
  

• Knowledge of rust-proofing treatments
  

• Ability to maintain painting and refinishing equipment
  

• Strong quality and attention to detail
  

• Good WHS and safety awareness
  

• Ability to follow job sheets procedures and manufacturer specifications
  

• Ability to complete work within required deadlines
  

Preferred: Experience in accident-damaged vehicle repairs.

Employment opportunity in Australia

Work in a professional vehicle painting and refinishing environment

Exposure to modern vehicle repair and refinishing processes

Training and career development opportunities

Opportunity to assist with and develop apprentice training experience

Opportunity to work with professional painting and refinishing equipment

Team-based professional workshop environment

Salary: To be confirmed by the employer/interview stage.