Spray Painter Prepper -Trades Assistant

J&D Quality Smash Repairs; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeship pathway possibility

Modern workshop facilities

Supportive team environment

Descripción de la vacante

J&D Quality Smash Repairs is seeking an experienced Spray Painter Prepper / Trades Assistant to join our Brisbane paint shop. You will prepare panels, assist spray painters and help maintain quality workmanship.

This role offers a pathway to a formal Automotive Spray Painting Apprenticeship with structured training, mentoring and long-term career development in our 30-year family business.

Ideal candidates have hands-on automotive refinishing experience and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Formación

• Hands-on experience in an automotive paint shop is essential.
• Experience as automotive Paint Prepper or Spray Painter's Trades Assistant.
• Practical knowledge of sanding, masking, priming and automotive surface preparation.
• Understanding of automotive refinishing processes and paint shop operations.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a busy workshop.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Reliable, punctual and a strong team player.
• Motivated to develop technical skills and career.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare vehicle panels and surfaces for painting (sanding, masking, cleaning).
• Assist with priming and paint preparation processes.
• Identify and correct surface imperfections before painting.
• Support qualified spray painters with daily workshop operations.
• Ensure all preparation work meets quality and workmanship standards.
• Maintain tools, equipment and a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.

Conocimientos

Automotive paint shop experience

Paint Prepper / Trades Assistant

Sanding

Masking

Priming

Attention to detail

Reliability & punctuality

Team player

Career development

Descripción del empleo

With 30 years in the automotive repair industry, J&D Quality Smash Repairs is a well-established, family-owned business recognised for quality workmanship, professionalism and exceptional service.

We are seeking an experienced Spray Painter Prepper / Trades Assistant to join our professional paint shop team.

This opportunity is ideal for someone already working in the automotive refinishing industry who has practical experience in paint preparation and assisting qualified spray painters, and is looking to further develop their skills with the potential to formalise their experience through an apprenticeship.

About the Role

Working alongside our experienced spray painters, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing vehicle panels and surfaces for painting, including sanding, masking, cleaning and surface preparation.
• Assisting with priming and other paint preparation processes.
• Identifying and correcting surface imperfections before painting.
• Supporting qualified spray painters with daily workshop operations.
• Ensuring all preparation work meets our quality and workmanship standards.
• Maintaining tools, equipment and a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures.

About You

Previous hands-on experience in an automotive paint shop is essential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has demonstrated experience as an automotive Paint Prepper or Spray Painter's Trades Assistant.
• Has practical knowledge of sanding, masking, priming and automotive surface preparation.
• Understands automotive refinishing processes and paint shop operations.
• Can work efficiently and independently in a busy workshop.
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in producing quality work.
• Is reliable, punctual and a strong team player.
• Is motivated to further develop their technical skills and career.

Apprenticeship & Career Development Opportunities

For the right candidate, we offer the potential to transition into a formal Automotive Spray Painting Apprenticeship, providing the opportunity to:

• Formalise existing industry experience and practical skills.
• Work towards a nationally recognised automotive refinishing qualification.
• Explore recognition of prior learning (RPL), where eligible.
• Receive structured training and mentoring from experienced spray painters.
• Develop long-term career opportunities within the automotive industry.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and skills.
• Potential pathway to a formal spray painting apprenticeship.
• Supportive and experienced team environment.
• Modern workshop facilities and equipment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to join a successful family-owned business celebrating 30 years in the industry.