QUALIFIED SPRAY PAINTER

Right Price Auto Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Price Auto Group in Cairns North is seeking an Automotive Spray Painter to join our busy, hands-on shop. You will prepare surfaces, apply primers and finishes, and help ensure high-quality colour matches and repairs.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work independently or with a team, and a practical, safety-first approach. Forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in collision repair spray painting.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering a high-quality finish.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a workshop team.
• A reliable, practical and safety-focused approach to work.
• Forklift licence is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surface and mask off to a professionally high standard
• Colour match and mix paints as per the build specification
• Applying premier and finishing coats
• Removal and installation of minor vehicle components
• Repairing of minor imperfections on panels
• Ability to prioritise work tasks
• Work closely with other technicians to ensure timely and high-quality repairs as well as an ability to work unsupervised
• Have a mechanical aptitude
• Use tools and equipment effectively and safely
• Maintain a clean and organised work area

Skills

Spray painting

Collision repair

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

We currently have an Automotive Spray Painter position on offer in our small, but busy, Cairns North operation. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

Prepare surface and mask off to a professionally high standard

Colour match and mix paints as per the build specification

Applying premier and finishing coats

Removal and installation of minor vehicle components

Repairing of minor imperfections on panels

Ability to prioritise work tasks

Work closely with other technicians to ensure timely and high-quality repairs as well as an ability to work unsupervised

Have a mechanical aptitude

Use tools and equipment effectively and safely

Maintain a clean and organised work area

About you

Experience in collision repair spray painting

Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering a high-quality finish

Ability to work independently and as part of a workshop team

A reliable, practical and safety-focused approach to work

Forklift licence is desirable, but not essential