Vehicle Painter

TALENT WAY PTY LTD; Gosford; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Georob Smash Repairs is seeking two qualified or experienced Vehicle Painters to deliver high-quality automotive finishes in our Gosford workshop. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in a busy, safety-focused environment with a strong emphasis on quality control.

You will prepare surfaces, colour-match paints, apply coatings, and ensure flawless finishes while maintaining equipment and adhering to environmental procedures.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in automotive refinishing or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology required, with current skills assessment if needed.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces: sanding, filling, priming and masking.
• Mix and colour-match paint using paint systems and tinting equipment.
• Apply primer, base coat and clear coat using spray equipment in a spray booth.
• Inspect finishes, rectify defects, then cut and polish.
• Maintain spray equipment and follow safety and environmental procedures.
• Assess damage and plan the refinish process with time and materials.
• Operate and maintain spray booths, ovens and extraction equipment.
• Match colour using test panels, colour codes and tinting tools.
• Store, handle and dispose of paints, solvents and waste safely.

Skills

Automotive refinishing

Paint spray painting

Colour matching

Attention to detail

Hazardous substances handling

Team workshop work

English communication

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Job description

Employer: Georob Smash Repairs Pty Ltd
Advertised by: Talent Way Recruitment, on behalf of Georob Smash Repairs Pty Ltd
Occupation: Vehicle Painter
Location: Gosford, NSW
Employment type: Full Time (2) positions
Salary: $80000 plus 12% Superannuation

Georob Smash Repairs is seeking two qualified or experienced Vehicle Painters to deliver high-quality automotive
finishes in our Gosford workshop.

Key duties

• Prepare vehicle surfaces: sanding, filling, priming and masking
• Mix and colour-match paint using paint systems and tinting equipment
• Apply primer, base coat and clear coat using spray equipment in a spray booth
• Inspect finishes, rectify defects, then cut and polish
• Maintain spray equipment and follow safety and environmental procedures
• Assess damage and plan the refinish process, including time and materials
• Operate and maintain spray booths, ovens and extraction equipment
• Match colour using test panels, colour codes and tinting tools
• Store, handle and dispose of paints, solvents and waste safely

Qualifications

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or equivalent, with a current skills assessment where
required

Skills and experience required

• Trade qualification in automotive refinishing, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Proven experience in automotive spray painting and colour matching
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Knowledge of surface preparation, paint chemistry and refinish systems, including waterborne
• Ability to produce consistent, defect-free finishes to quality standards
• Understanding of hazardous substances handling and respiratory protection
• Ability to meet deadlines in a team workshop environment

Languages: Good English communication skills are required. Vietnamese language skills are beneficial but not essential.

This position is open to all candidates, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and people with existing work rights. All applications will be assessed on merit against the criteria above.