Painter: Collins Bus

Forest River Inc; Hobart; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest River Inc is seeking a committed spray painter to prepare parts, mix coatings, and apply multiple coats with spray equipment. The role emphasizes quality control, cleanliness, and adherence to safety protocols in a busy paint shop.

Candidates should be able to read thickness measurements, follow instructions, and work with attention to detail in a production environment. Some experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Maintain high quality painting standards.
• Attend to tasks with good attendance and reliability.
• Handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Experience in painting or related roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product for quality issues affecting paint appearance.
• Prepare parts for painting through inspection, surface prep, and cleaning.
• Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst using color mixing equipment.
• Apply primers/topcoat with gravity fed or pressure fed spray equipment.
• Apply all coats with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards.
• Read and record dry paint thickness using a Mil Reader.
• Correct errors in paint applications as needed.
• Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards.
• Keep paint booth clean and replace filters as required.
• Handle hazardous waste per procedures.
• Know spill response procedures and evacuation plan.

Skills

Quality Minded

Good Attendance

Multi Task

Follow Instructions

Some Experience Preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Inspect product for any quality issues that could affect the final appearance of the paint process.
• Prepare parts for painting through inspection, surface prep., and surface cleaning with wax and grease remover.
• Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst at correct mixtures, using color mixture equipment
• Consistently apply primers/topcoat with gravity fed or pressure fed spray equipment
• Apply all coats with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards
• Read and record dry paint thickness using a Mil Reader.
• Must have the ability to correct errors in applications.
• Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards.
• Maintain paint booth cleanliness and filter changes.
• Ensure that any hazardous waste is handled and disposed of properly.
• Know spill response procedures and evacuation plan.
• Must keep the work area safe and clean to 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Quality Minded
• Good Attendance
• Multi Task
• Follow Instructions
• Some Experience Preferred