Defence Vehicle Panel Beater & Spray Painter (Permanent)

Ventia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stability

Early Friday finish

Paid overtime

Defence training

Wellbeing program

VenPerks discounts

On-site parking

PPE provided

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a skilled Panel Beater / Spray Painter to join the Moorebank Defence Maintenance Contract team in Sydney. You will repair, restore and refinish Defence vehicles and equipment, performing panel beating, spray painting and related tasks within a collaborative maintenance team.

You will use a range of tools to deliver high-quality repairs, while adhering to Defence, safety and manufacturer standards.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate III in Vehicle Body (Panel Beating) or Industrial Spray Painting is required.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence is required.
• Experience inspecting, repairing and refinishing motor vehicles and mechanical equipment.
• Experience operating airless spray-painting and abrasive blasting equipment.
• Knowledge of hazardous material removal processes.
• Ability to learn proprietary software and CMMS.
• Flexible, team-focused attitude and willingness to support maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality panel repairs, component replacement and refitting on Defence vehicles and equipment.
• Restore vehicle bodies and chassis to manufacturer and Defence standards.
• Carry out welding, alignment, filling, sanding, finishing and rust-proofing activities.
• Remove, reinstall and adjust mechanical and auto-electrical components as required.
• Prepare, mix and apply paints, primers and protective coatings.
• Complete touch-ups, polishing and final detailing to achieve a professional finish.
• Contribute to vehicle modifications, custom builds and signage installation.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and compliance in all work performed.
• Accurately complete job documentation and identify additional repair requirements.

Skills

Panel beating

Spray painting

Welding

CMMS

Education

Trade Certificate III in Vehicle Body (Panel Beating) or Industrial Spray Painting

Tools

CMMS

Airless spray equipment

Job description

Ventia is seeking a skilled Panel Beater / Spray Painter to join the Moorebank Defence Maintenance Contract team in Sydney. You will repair, restore and refinish Defence vehicles and equipment, performing panel beating, spray painting and related tasks within a collaborative maintenance team.

You will use a range of tools to deliver high-quality repairs, while adhering to Defence, safety and manufacturer standards.