Vehicle Painter – Refinishing Specialist (Full‑Time)

Star Crash & Automotives; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supper

Job summary

Star Crash and Automotives in Underdale, South Australia, seeks a qualified Vehicle Painter to prepare color matches, spray paints and refinishes motor vehicle surfaces to deliver durable, high‑quality finishes in line with repair specifications and workshop standards.

You will inspect body panels, prep surfaces, mask areas, mix paints, set up spray gear, apply primers, basecoats and clearcoats, and perform final wet sanding and polishing, while upholding WHS and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or equivalent trade qualification.
• At least one year of practical experience in automotive spray painting and refinishing.
• Experience with paint mixing, colour matching and applying basecoat/clearcoat.
• Knowledge of spray booth operations and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Inspect panels and surfaces to assess paint damage and refinishing needs.
• Prepare surfaces by sanding, stripping and priming.
• Mask areas to protect non-painted sections.
• Mix and match automotive paints using colour codes.
• Set up and operate spray equipment for refinishing.
• Apply primers, basecoats and clearcoats to ensure uniform finish.
• Carry out final polishing and inspection for gloss.
• Maintain spray equipment and store materials per WHS rules.

Skills

Paint mixing

Colour matching

Spray painting

Automotive refinishing

Attention to detail

Education

AQF Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Job description

Star Crash and Automotives in Underdale, South Australia, seeks a qualified Vehicle Painter to prepare color matches, spray paints and refinishes motor vehicle surfaces to deliver durable, high‑quality finishes in line with repair specifications and workshop standards.

You will inspect body panels, prep surfaces, mask areas, mix paints, set up spray gear, apply primers, basecoats and clearcoats, and perform final wet sanding and polishing, while upholding WHS and environmental requirements.