Vehicle Spray Painter
- Prepare vehicle surfaces, mix and colour-match paints, and apply primers, basecoats and clear coats.
- Inspect and refinish paintwork to achieve high-quality finishes, including blending, buffing and correcting defects.
- Maintain painting equipment and a safe, organised workshop while meeting deadlines and communicating with the workshop team.
Our client is a well established automotive repair workshop, based in Perth, seeking an experienced Vehicle Spray Painter to join its team.
The role will suit an experienced skilled painter with a strong eye for detail, colour matching and the ability to consistently deliver high-quality finishes.
About the role
Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will prepare and refinish vehicle panels and bodies, working with the repair team to complete jobs efficiently and to a high standard.
- Preparing vehicle surfaces through cleaning, degreasing, sanding and masking.
- Inspecting panels and correcting surface imperfections before painting.
- Matching, mixing and tinting automotive paints, including preparing spray-out samples to verify colour accuracy.
- Applying primers, basecoats and clear coats in accordance with paint manufacturer specifications.
- Blending paint into adjoining panels to achieve a consistent finish.
- Operating spray equipment, spray booths and drying equipment.
- Checking finished paintwork and correcting defects through refinishing, buffing and polishing.
- Cleaning and maintaining painting equipment and keeping work areas organised.
- Following job instructions and communicating job progress to the Workshop Manager.
- Complying with workplace safety requirements and safe chemical handling procedures.
About you
- At least two years’ experience in a similar vehicle spray painting or automotive refinishing role.
- Demonstrated colour matching, paint mixing and tinting skills.
- The ability to consistently achieve high-quality paint finishes.
- Sound knowledge of surface preparation, spray application and paint defect rectification.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet agreed deadlines.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a workshop team.
- A reliable approach and commitment to safe work practices.
- A relevant automotive refinishing trade qualification is desirable.
What is offered
The position is located in a modern workshop on a permanent full-time basis. The company are offering the right candidate an opportunity to advance their vehicle spray painting career with additional training opportunities. You will be offered a base salary of $80,000–$85,000 per annum, plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
How to apply
Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV outlining your relevant experience, colour matching skills and automotive refinishing expertise.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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