Spray Painter

About Volgren Australia Pty Ltd

Volgren Australia Pty Ltd is a leading bus body builder with a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. With a history dating back to 1977, we have established ourselves as Australia's largest and most successful bus body builder.

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified spray painter with a background in body building and refinishing to join our Ingleburn Aftersales facility. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for preparing parts and surfaces for painting, applying rust-proof undercoats and primers, and managing paint stock inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare parts and surfaces for painting or coating by removing dirt, rust, and any loose/old paint
• Paint vehicles and parts using various paint finishes
• Properly mask areas which are not being painted and remove tape at the completion of the job
• Apply rust-proof undercoats and primers using a spray gun
• Identify and touch up any defective areas
• Manage paint stock inventory levels and liaise with representatives
• Safe use of spray paint tools and equipment such as spray guns, pressure pots etc
• Compliance with WHS policies and procedures
• Able to paint metallics and 2K paints
• Sanding surfaces by hand alongside automatic tools
• Colour matching and mixing paints to match paint shades, and selecting pre-mixed paint
• Rectifying and polishing finished paintwork where necessary
• Removing damaged panels and parts, and removing upholstery and accessories to gain access where required
• Removing minor dents and scratches where necessary

Requirements

• Qualified in Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology (AUR32420) or equivalent
• Previous experience in spray painting and panel/body repairs on heavy vehicles
• Assessing damaged vehicles with advice on quoting and timeframes for repairs
• Quality assurance and commissioning of finished repairs
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• (MR) license preferred but not mandatory
• Previous exposure and experience in a vehicle manufacturing/service paint/panel environment will be highly regarded

What We Offer

• Market competitive pay rate
• Monthly RDO
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Opportunity to work in a safety-conscious environment
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Opportunity to travel interstate
• 24/7 Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free onsite parking available

About the Role

With the recent local and world markets shift toward zero emission vehicles and benefitting from Volgren's strong focus on the design and development of innovative new bus solutions, we are looking to increase our workforce at this exciting time with talented individuals contributing to the overall success of our company.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Volgren is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to treating every application objectively and following a coherent screening and interview process.

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