Automotive Painter

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Painter to join our team at BSS Bus Services and Solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing vehicle surfaces, selecting and blending colors, and applying paint with the proper method.

• Prepare vehicles for painting by sanding, priming, and masking as needed.
• Sand and clean surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of paint materials.
• Touch up imperfections and defects as needed, and give the vehicles a polish.
• Inspect vehicles to identify areas that require painting or refinishing.
• Remove old paint, rust, dents, and damaged parts.
• Mix paint colors to match vehicle specifications, achieving the desired shades as well as choosing pre-mixed paint.
• Apply paint, primer, and finishing coats using spray guns or other methods and sand surfaces between layers.
• Mask off areas that should not be painted, such as windows, trim, and other non-paintable components.
• Create designs and artwork on vehicles.
• Apply rust-resistant treatments/chemicals to vehicles.
• Inspect finished work for quality control purposes.
• Monitor and maintain paint supplies and inventory.
• Maintain and clean painting equipment, including spray guns and mixing machines.
• Ensure that the paint application is free from imperfections, such as runs, sags, or dust.
• Take off the masking papers, then polish and wax the completed paint job.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

• At least 3 years of previous experience as an Automotive Painter or in a similar role.
• Certification in automotive painting preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of WHS standards related to automotive painting.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.