Vehicle Spray Painter / Automotive Painter

Skilled Jobs Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Jobs Australia is seeking an experienced Vehicle Spray Painter for our client in Burton, SA. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously in a workshop environment.

You will prepare equipment, perform spray painting, and contribute to high-quality finishes. The ideal candidate will have AQF Certificate III with on-the-job training or 3+ years of relevant experience and familiarity with spray guns and light repairs.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training
• At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification
• Able to use a pneumatic-powered spray gun and perform minor mechanical repairs (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Removing rough spots on vehicle panels
• Treat vehicles with proofing chemicals
• Sanding surfaces by hand and with power sanders
• Masking areas not to be painted with tape and paper
• Colour matching and mixing paints to match shades, and selecting pre-mixed paint
• Applying primer and finishing coats using spray-guns, and sanding between coats

Skills

Attention to detail

Spray painting

Sanding

Masking

Education

AQF Certificate III

Tools

Pneumatic spray gun

Power sanders

Job description

Burton, SA

Our Client is looking for a skilled, experienced and enthusiastic workshop vehicle Spray Painter who has a high level of attention to detail in all areas and has a passion for the industry. This is an ideal position for a self-motivated person able to work autonomously.

We are looking for

You will also be responsible for the following:

• removing rough spots on vehicle panels


• treat vehicles with proofing chemicals


• sanding surfaces by hand and with power sanders


• masking areas not to be painted with tape and paper


• colour matching and mixing paints to match paint shades, and selecting pre-mixed paint


• applying primer and finishing coats using spray-guns, and sanding surfaces between

About you …

We are currently seeking an experienced, driven and reliable Vehicle Spray Painter to join the Workshop team. As a Spray Painter, you will be responsible for spray painting as required in the workshop, including proper preparation of equipment by means of cleaning, sanding back and filing. You will enjoy working as part of a supportive team and look forward to building a career with a well-respected company.

To be successful in this role you would need to possess the following:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training OR


• At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification


• Able to use a pneumatic-powered spray gun and the ability to carry out minor mechanical repairs is considered desirable for this position.

You will be paid between $85,000-$95,000 p.a + superannuation

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organization that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!

Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.