Vehicle Painter Australian Skilled Migration

Australian Skilled Migration; Toowoomba Regional; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Skilled Migration seeks an experienced automotive painter to prep, paint and refinish vehicle surfaces in Queensland. The role involves assessing damage, estimating costs, matching colours and applying high-quality coatings.

You will inspect paintwork and ensure finishes meet standards, while coordinating with workshop staff and customers to confirm scope and timelines. Applicants should be able to prepare estimates, manage materials and follow safety procedures for paints and

Responsibilities

• Prepare, estimate, paint and refinish vehicle surfaces; assess damage, calculate repair and painting costs, match colours, apply high-quality automotive coatings.
• Inspect vehicles for paint damage, scratches, dents, corrosion and surface imperfections.
• Prepare repair and painting estimates by assessing labour, materials, paint requirements and time.
• Identify painting scope and provide accurate cost estimates and quotations.
• Prepare vehicle surfaces by sanding, stripping, cleaning, masking and applying fillers or primers.
• Mix and match paint colours using colour-matching systems and manufacturer specs.
• Apply primers, undercoats, basecoats and clear coats with spray guns and specialised equipment.
• Repaint and refinish vehicle panels and components; carry out blending, touch-ups and finishing to match existing paintwork.
• Inspect completed paintwork for colour consistency, coverage, smoothness and finish quality.
• Polish, buff and remove minor imperfections to achieve the required finish.
• Calculate paint and material quantities, monitor usage and minimise waste.
• Maintain spray guns, painting equipment and paint prep areas.
• Follow manufacturer procedures and safety requirements for paints, solvents and chemicals.
• Coordinate with panel beaters, estimators, workshop staff and customers regarding scope, costs and timelines.

Job description

The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:

• Prepare, estimate, paint and refinish vehicle surfaces by assessing damage, calculating repair and painting costs, matching colours, and applying high-quality automotive coatings.
• Inspect vehicles to assess paint damage, scratches, dents, corrosion and surface imperfections.
• Prepare repair and painting estimates by assessing labour, materials, paint requirements and expected completion time.
• Identify the scope of painting work required and provide accurate cost estimates and quotations.
• Prepare vehicle surfaces by sanding, stripping, cleaning, masking and applying body fillers or primers as required.
• Mix and match paint colours using colour-matching systems and manufacturer specifications.
• Apply primers, undercoats, basecoats and clear coats using spray guns and other specialised equipment.
• Repaint and refinish vehicle panels, bumpers, doors, bonnets and other automotive components.
• Carry out blending, touch-ups and finishing work to match existing vehicle paintwork.
• Inspect completed paintwork for colour consistency, coverage, smoothness and finish quality.
• Polish, buff and remove minor paint imperfections to achieve the required finish.
• Calculate paint and material quantities, monitor usage and minimise waste.
• Maintain spray guns, painting equipment, tools and paint preparation areas.
• Follow manufacturer procedures, workplace health and safety requirements, and safe handling practices for paints, solvents and chemicals.
• Coordinate with panel beaters, estimators, workshop staff and customers regarding repair scope, costs and completion timelines.

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