Auto Body Spray Painter – Training & Great Pay

TSM Automobile Sdn Bhd; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing training and development

Safe and well-equipped workshop

Job summary

TSM Automobile Sdn Bhd is seeking a skilled Vehicle Spray Painter / Auto Body Painter to join the Kota Kinabalu workshop. This full-time role focuses on applying paint and protective coatings to vehicle bodies, delivering a flawless finish and aligning with our high standards.

You will prepare surfaces, mix paints to spec, and operate spray equipment while adhering to safety protocols. The position offers ongoing training and a safe, well-equipped workshop environment in Sabah.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Vehicle Spray Painter/Auto Body Painter in automotive industry.
• Proficient with spray painting equipment and pneumatic tools.
• Knowledge of paints, primers, sealers, and protective coatings.
• Ability to colour match accurately for consistent finishes.
• Understanding of surface prep and paint application best practices.
• Attention to detail to identify and fix imperfections.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations for chemical handling.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Valid driver’s licence is advantageous.
• Vocational qualifications or certifications in automotive painting.
• Strong work ethic; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces through sanding, cleaning, and priming for adhesion.
• Apply primer, base coats, and clear coats with spray equipment; ensure color match.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects and perform touch-ups or repainting as needed.
• Mix paints to spec and ensure color accuracy against standards.
• Operate and maintain spray painting gear including compressors and guns.
• Follow health and safety protocols when handling chemicals.
• Record paint batches, vehicle details, and completion times for QA.
• Collaborate with body shop staff to maintain workflow and timelines.
• Perform routine maintenance on painting equipment to ensure performance.

Skills

Proven experience as Vehicle Spray/Aut

Spray painting equipment usage

Pneumatic tools proficiency

Knowledge of paints/primers/sealers

Colour matching accuracy

Surface preparation understanding

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Physical stamina

Valid driver's licence (advantageous)

Vocational automotive painting certs

Independent/team work

Education

Automotive painting vocational cert

Tools

Spray painting equipment

Compressors

Spray guns

Ventilation systems

Job description

TSM Automobile Sdn Bhd is seeking a skilled Vehicle Spray Painter / Auto Body Painter to join the Kota Kinabalu workshop. This full-time role focuses on applying paint and protective coatings to vehicle bodies, delivering a flawless finish and aligning with our high standards.

You will prepare surfaces, mix paints to spec, and operate spray equipment while adhering to safety protocols. The position offers ongoing training and a safe, well-equipped workshop environment in Sabah.