Automotive spray painter

Jms spray painting; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JMS Spray Painting, based in Unanderra, NSW, is seeking an Automotive Spray Painter dedicated to delivering high-quality wheel finishes. The role is full-time, located in our workshop, with focus on precision and customer satisfaction.

You will prepare surfaces, mix colours, apply base and clear coats, and ensure flawless finishes while maintaining safety standards and accurate project records. Join a growing team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification or apprenticeship in automotive spray painting or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience as automotive spray painter in a workshop environment.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation, paint application techniques and colour matching.
• Proficiency with spray painting equipment, sanders and related tools.
• High attention to detail with the ability to produce high-quality finishes consistently.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements for paints and solvents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces through sanding, cleaning and masking to ensure optimal paint adhesion and a flawless finish.
• Select appropriate paint colours and types based on vehicle requirements and customer specifications.
• Operate spray painting equipment with precision to apply base coats, clear coats and specialty finishes.
• Inspect completed work to identify imperfections and perform touch-ups or corrections.
• Maintain accurate records of paint usage, colour codes and project specifications.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental regulations, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Communicate with customers to understand requirements and provide project updates.
• Maintain a clean and organized workshop and ensure equipment is properly maintained.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Surface prep

Paint application

Colour matching

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Communication

Reliability

Driver's licence

Education

Trade qualification

Apprenticeship

Tools

Spray painting equipment

Sander

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Automotive Spray Painter to join our team. This is a full-time position based in Unanderra, NSW 2526. As an Automotive Spray Painter, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality finishing work to our clients' vehicles, specialising in wheels. ensuring every project meets our exacting standards and exceeds customer expectations. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining our reputation as a leading provider of professional automotive spray painting services in the region.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing vehicle surfaces through sanding, cleaning and masking to ensure optimal paint adhesion and a flawless finish
• Selecting appropriate paint colours and types based on vehicle requirements and customer specifications
• Operating spray painting equipment with precision to apply base coats, clear coats and specialty finishes
• Inspecting completed work to identify any imperfections and perform necessary touch-ups or corrections
• Maintaining accurate records of paint usage, colour codes and project specifications
• Adhering to health, safety and environmental regulations, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials
• Communicating effectively with customers to understand their requirements and provide updates on project progress
• Maintaining a clean and organised workshop environment and ensuring all equipment is properly maintained
• Working collaboratively with other team members to meet project deadlines and maintain workflow efficiency

What we're looking for

• A recognised qualification or apprenticeship in automotive spray painting or equivalent relevant experience
• Proven experience working as an automotive spray painter, ideally in a professional workshop environment
• Strong technical knowledge of surface preparation, paint application techniques and colour matching
• Proficiency in using spray painting equipment, sanders and other tools of the trade
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce high-quality finishes consistently
• A solid understanding of health and safety requirements, including safe handling of paints and solvents
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Reliability, punctuality and a professional approach to work
• A valid driver's licence is preferred
• Experience with vehicle restoration or speciality finishes would be advantageous

What we offer

At JMS Spray Painting, we are committed to supporting our team with a competitive salary package and a positive, professional working environment. We value our employees and offer opportunities for ongoing skill development and career progression within our growing business. We believe in work-life balance and provide a workplace where your contributions are recognised and appreciated. Additional benefits include a team-focused culture, access to quality equipment and materials, and the satisfaction of delivering exceptional results to our valued clients.

About us

JMS Spray Painting is a dedicated automotive spray painting specialist located in Unanderra, NSW. We are committed to providing professional, high-quality spray painting services to vehicle owners and businesses throughout the region. With a reputation built on precision, attention to detail and customer satisfaction, we take pride in transforming vehicles with flawless finishes. Our team is passionate about the craft of spray painting, and we invest in maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and professionalism. We are growing our business and are looking for talented individuals who share our commitment to excellence.