Vehicle Painter

Rashi Joshi; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA SMASH REPAIRS PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Vehicle Painter in East Perth, WA to restore vehicles to a high-quality factory finish. You will prepare surfaces, mix colours, and apply paint using spray guns, ensuring precise colour matching.

Key duties include masking, priming, finishing coats, rust-proofing, and maintaining a clean, safe spray booth. Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or 3+ years’ experience is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology (or equivalent), or at least 3 years' relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge of spray-painting equipment and colour-matching techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and colour perception.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces to be painted by hand or machine, including removing rough spots and sanding surfaces.
• Mask areas not to be painted with tape and paper.
• Colour match and mix paints to achieve correct shade.
• Apply primer and finishing coats using spray guns, and sand surfaces between coats.
• Touch up paintwork and apply polish to vehicles.
• Remove masking papers and wax/polish finished paintwork.
• Paint signs or artwork on vehicles as required.
• Treat vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals.
• Maintain a clean, safe spray booth and work area in line with WHS requirements.
• Liaise with panel beaters, workshop supervisors and customers regarding repair/paint scope and timelines.

Skills

Colour matching

Attention to detail

Team player

Colour perception

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Tools

Spray guns

Colour-matching equipment

Job description

Job title: Vehicle Painter

NOVA SMASH REPAIRS PTY LTD

Location: East Perth, Perth WA

Job type: Full time; permanent

Pay: $80,000 - $95,000

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Vehicle Painter to join our team. In this role you will prepare surfaces of vehicles, match and mix colours, and apply paint to restore vehicles to a high-quality factory finish.

Key duties

• Prepare surfaces to be painted by hand or machine, including removing rough spots and sanding surfaces
• Mask areas not to be painted with tape and paper
• Colour match and mix paints (by eye or using computer colour-matching technology) to achieve correct shade
• Apply primer and finishing coats using spray guns, and sand surfaces between coats
• Touch up paintwork and apply polish to vehicles
• Remove masking papers and wax/polish finished paintwork
• Paint signs or artwork on vehicles as required
• Treat vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals
• Maintain a clean, safe spray booth and work area in line with workplace health and safety requirements
• Liaise with panel beaters, workshop supervisors and customers regarding repair/paint scope and timelines

Skills and experience

• Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology (or equivalent), or at least 3 years' relevant experience
• Sound knowledge of spray-painting equipment and colour-matching techniques
• Strong attention to detail and colour perception
• Current driver's licence [adjust/remove as required]
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy workshop environment