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Job summary

Collective Dental is seeking an experienced Vehicle Painter to join our Christchurch workshop. You will prepare and refinish repaired vehicles, aiming for a factory-quality finish while meeting target times.

The role requires at least 3 years in collision repair or automotive refinishing, strong colour matching and spray equipment skills, and a commitment to health and safety. Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week with a pay rate of NZD 30–35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years in collision repair or automotive refinishing.
• Proficient in colour matching and using spray equipment and related tools.
• Able to meet target times with minimal supervision.
• Understand health and safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles arriving to ensure repairs are complete and surfaces ready.
• Prepare surfaces: sanding, cleaning, degreasing, minor cosmetic repairs.
• Mask and protect undamaged areas and trims.
• Apply primers, sealers and anti-corrosion treatments as specified.
• Identify paint codes, mix and tint, colour match using test panels.
• Apply base coats, clear coats and top coats in spray booth.
• Operate spray booths and drying equipment to keep jobs moving.
• De-nib, cut, buff and polish finished surfaces.
• Read job sheets and research supplier manuals and data.
• Record time against job numbers and label leftovers.
• Identify hidden damage and report to supervisor.
• Clean and maintain spray equipment and work area.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Assist with training apprentices when requested.

Skills

Colour matching

Job sheets literacy

Health and safety

Time management

Tools

Spray equipment

Sanders

Masking equipment

Mixing scales

Spray booths

Infrared drying

Polishing equipment

Job description

Job Description

Vehicle Painter (Automotive Spray Painter)

Location: Christchurch

Number of positions: 2

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Days of work: Monday to Friday

Hours per week: 40

Pay rate: $30 to $35 per hour

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Painter to join the paint shop at our busy workshop. You will prepare and refinish repaired vehicles to a finish that meets or exceeds the original factory finish, working to target times and to our quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect each vehicle arriving from the panel shop to confirm repairs are complete and surfaces are ready for refinishing
• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting, including sanding, cleaning, degreasing and minor cosmetic repairs
• Mask and protect undamaged areas, trims and customer property
• Apply primers, sealers and anti-corrosion treatments as specified by the vehicle manufacturer and shop policy
• Identify paint codes, mix and tint paint, and colour match using test panels before the job reaches the spray booth
• Apply base coats, clear coats and top coats using spray equipment in a spray booth
• Operate spray booths, infrared and drying equipment to keep jobs moving
• De-nib, cut, buff and polish finished surfaces and rectify any defects
• Carry out final inspection and sign-off of completed work
• Read job sheets and research paint supplier manuals and technical data for the correct preparation, priming, masking and finishing procedures
• Record time against job numbers, and store and label leftover paint with the job number and paint code
• Identify and report any hidden or missed damage to the supervisor
• Clean and maintain spray equipment, tools and the work area
• Follow all health and safety procedures
• Assist with training apprentices when requested

Skills and experience required

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a collision repair or automotive refinishing workshop
• Proficient in colour matching and in using spray equipment, sanders, masking equipment, mixing scales, spray booths, infrared drying and polishing equipment
• Able to work with minimal supervision and meet target times
• Able to read and understand job sheets, supplier manuals and computer reference files
• A good understanding of health and safety responsibilities

How to apply

Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a brief cover letter outlining your vehicle painting experience and availability.

In your application, please indicate your visa status:

• New Zealand citizen or resident
• Work visa type and expiry date

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