Vehicle Spray Painter

We are currently seeking a Vehicle Spray Painter to join our busy workshops in Perth, Newman, Karratha, and Port Hedland.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will be working on a wide range of light vehicles, buses, and large trucks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares surfaces of vehicles, matches and mixes colours, and applies paint
• Removing rust and other loose materials using either acid or a wire brush
• Filling, sanding, and smoothing surfaces that need to be sprayed.
• Applying masking tape and coverings over areas that are not to be spray-painted.
• Selecting and mixing the required liquid coatings.
• Applying primer and finishing coats using spray guns and sanding surfaces between coats
• Selecting and attaching the correct spray nozzle to create the desired spray pattern.
• Spraying designs and artwork on vehicles using stencils.
• Cleaning and the maintenance of spray-painting equipment.
• Inspecting and assessing finished work.
• Able to use a spray machine or a handheld spray gun.
• Removing masking tape and applying wax and polish to finished paintwork
• Treat vehicles with rust-proofing agents
• Touching up paintwork and applying polish to vehicles

To be successful, the following is required:

• Cert III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or equivalent
• Previous experience in a similar role for at least 3 years
• Excellent communication skills and strong English literacy required
• High attention to detail and able to work effectively and collaboratively with the team
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Be reliable, punctual & hardworking
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Current driver's licence
• Ability to work in a team environment and possess a positive work ethic
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• Annual Salary: $40- $45 per hour based on a 38-hour week and dependent on skill and experience
• Employment Basis: Full-time employment
• These roles are open to Australian residents only