Spray Painter

ABOUT VOLGREN:

Volgren was established in 1977 and is Australia's largest and most successful bus body builder. We operate three manufacturing facilities located in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia, along with Aftersales facilities across five states — Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales and our newly opened facility in South Australia.

Volgren builds bus bodies for the world's leading chassis manufacturer's including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, MAN and most recently we delivered Queensland's first 'E' bus on a BYD chassis.

Our uncompromising manufacturing standards, class leading technology and our unmatched after sales service ensure our customers can trust in our product.

Our focus is to provide great working and learning opportunities to passionate people who are ready to walk with us towards growth, progress and transformation. We are a bunch of people who really love what we do, champion ideas and innovation, get around each other and strive for quality.

Our focus is to provide a safe working environment with multiple opportunities for passionate and enthusiastic people who want to improve and hone their skills whilst learning about the manufacture of the transport of the future - Electric Vehicles.

Our values include:

• Respect and Appreciation of People
• Making it Happen with Excellence
• Customer Satisfaction
• Ethics and Integrity
• Sustainability
• Teamwork

BENEFITS:

• The opportunity to build on your current skills and open further doors in the manufacturing industry.
• Fortnightly RDO
• Continue to be a part of a growth orientated global organisation.
• Local and international career opportunities with Volgren Australia and Marcopolo
• Contribute to the local content supported by the government
• Ability to work within a close team environment
• Opportunity to travel interstate
• Salary sacrifice options are available for eligible employees
• 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.

We are looking for a Qualified Spray Painter with Body Building/Refinishing Background to join our Eagle Farm Aftersales facility. In this hands-on position, you will have a strong drive and motivation to succeed and be able to work in a safety conscious environment.

Position enjoys a monthly RDO. Pay rate is market competitive and depends on experience and qualifications. This will be a permanent full-time opportunity and paid as per our Enterprise Agreement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

This position also requires the applicant to undertake a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol analysis, musculoskeletal evaluation and hearing test

Applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Volgren is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

As an Inclusive employer we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Indigenous Business Sectors, people of all genders including those who identify as LGBTQIA, people with a disability and from disability enterprises, people from Sustainable Regions, Disadvantaged Sectors and Social Enterprises and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to treating every application objectively, follow a coherent screening and interview process and we hire based on attitude, skill and merit.

**PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted.*