Spray Painter

LiveHire Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Full-time role

Guaranteed overtime

Designated spray booth

Modern workshop with advanced tech

I-CAR Gold training

Career progression

Weekly lunches

Referral bonus

Staff discounts on parts and tools

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

SMART Laverton is hiring a Trade Qualified Spray Painter to join our modern workshop. You will mix paints, apply primers, base coats and clear coats, and ensure color accuracy across repaired panels and full vehicles.

The role offers a permanent full-time schedule, Monday–Friday with guaranteed overtime, and a dedicated spray booth in a high-volume production environment. Join a team focused on quality, safety, and career growth.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Automotive Refinishing or equivalent.
• Proven experience in smash repair or refinishing environment.
• Strong colour matching and blending skills.
• Ability to work to targets in a high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities

• Mixing and matching paints to manufacturer specifications using computerised 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.

Skills

Colour matching

Blending skills

Production targets

Safety-conscious

Education

Trade qualification in Automotive Refinishing or equivalent

Job description

SMART is leading the way in accident repair technology – and we're growing fast.

With 1,600+ team members across Australia and New Zealand, we're proud of our strong partnerships, commitment to innovation, and the role we play in shaping the future of our industry.

Now we have your attention, here's why you should make your next move with SMART.

We\'re hiring!

Seeking a Trade Qualified Spray Painter at our SMART Laverton site.

Have access to modern technology and a team that is quality driven.

Permanent position. Monday to Friday with overtime guaranteed. 45 hours per week.

Why make the SMART Move?

• Above-award pay + job security


• Full-time, permanent role – Monday to Friday, weekends off


• Guaranteed overtime


• Your own designated spray booth


• Modern, fully-equipped workshop with industry-leading repair technology


• Access to national training programs (I-CAR Gold)


• Real career pathways – we promote from within


• Weekly lunches and monthly team celebrations


• Up to $2,000 referral bonus


• Staff discounts on parts and tools


• Uniforms and PPE provided

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Mixing and matching paints to manufacturer specifications using computerised 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

What We\'re Looking For

• Completed trade qualification in Automotive Refinishing or equivalent experience


• Proven experience in a smash repair or refinishing environment


• Strong 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

The SMART Difference

Work with people who share your passion for everything automotive.

Be part of a company that invests in technology that\'s second to none.

Bring your ambition — we\'ll match it with opportunity.

This isn\'t just a job. It\'s a SMART career move.

About SMART & AMA Group

SMART is part of AMA Group – the largest collision repair network across Australia and New Zealand. With AMA Group backing and the title of Best MSO – Body Shop Awards 2024 & 2025, your career is in safe hands. When you join us, you\'re not just joining a workshop – you\'re joining a network of opportunity. With national reach and diverse businesses under one roof, you\'ll have the freedom to grow your career, relocate, and explore new pathways wherever life takes you.