Automotive Spray Painter

Rex Gorell Group; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rex Gorell Group in Geelong is seeking an experienced automotive spray painter to join our busy workshop. You will be responsible for colour matching, applying primers, base coats and clear coats, and ensuring seamless colour blends across repaired panels and full vehicles.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to hit production targets without compromising finish quality, and reliable performance in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Completed trade qualification in Automotive Refinishing or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of automotive spray painting experience in smash repair or refinishing environment.
• Strong attention to detail with colour matching and blending skills.
• Ability to work to targets in a high-volume production environment.
• Detail-oriented with a consistent, high standard of finish.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and a solid team player.
• Full Australian work rights required.

Responsibilities

• Mixing and matching paints to manufacturer specifications using computerized colour matching systems.
• Apply primers, base coats, and clear coats to repaired panels and full vehicles.
• Blend and fade paint to achieve seamless colour matches.
• Inspect finished paintwork for quality before vehicles move to the detail stage.
• Work efficiently to production targets without compromising finish quality.
• Maintain spray equipment, the booth, and accurate job records.

Skills

Paint application

Colour matching

Quality finish

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

Automotive Refinishing trade qualification

Tools

Computerized colour matching

Job description

Full-time, permanent role – Monday to Friday.

Pay rate negotiable in line with experience

Your own designated spray booth within a fully-equipped workshop with industry-leading repair technology

The position will involve, but not be limited to:

• Mixing and matching paints to manufacturer specifications using computerized colour matching systems


• Applying primers, base coats, and clear coats to repaired panels and full vehicles


• Blending and fading paint to achieve seamless colour matches


• Inspecting finished paintwork for quality before vehicles move to the detail stage


• Working efficiently to production targets without compromising finish quality


• Maintaining spray equipment, the booth, and accurate job records

To be successful, you must be able to prove below pre-requisites:

• Completed trade qualification in Automotive Refinishing or equivalent experience


• Proven experience (2-3+ years) of automotive spray painting in a smash repair or refinishing environment


• Strong attention to detail with colour matching and blending skills


• Ability to work to targets in a high-volume production environment


• Detail-oriented with a consistent, high standard of finish


• Reliable, safety-conscious, and a solid team player


• Full Australian work rights required

As part of our recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance check and have permanent rights to working in Australia and a current Australian driver\'s license.

Due to the large volume of applicants, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Rex Gorell Family Group prides itself in being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.