Vehicle Painter

ZHENGTONG MOTORS LIMITED; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ZHENGTONG MOTORS LIMITED in Henderson, Auckland is hiring two full-time Vehicle Painters to prepare, mask, colour-match and spray vehicles to a high finish.

Ideal applicants have at least 2 years of experience or a NZ Level 4 refinishing qualification, a great eye for colour and a commitment to safety. You are expected to work 30-40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in automotive painting or NZ Level 4 refinishing.
• Great eye for colour and attention to safety.
• Willingness to work 30-40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting, including sanding, masking, and priming.
• Mix and match paint colours to achieve consistent finishes.
• Spray paint using spray guns in a spray booth and finish with polishing.
• Maintain spray guns and equipment; keep the spray booth clean and safe.

Skills

Eye for colour

Safety mindset

Education

NZ Level 4 refinishing qualification

Tools

Spray guns

Paint mixing equipment

Spray booth

Job description

We are a busy vehicle panel/paint workshop in Henderson, Auckland, is hiring two full-time Vehicle Painters (automotive spray painters). You'll prepare, mask, colour-match and spray vehicles to a high finish. Ideal applicants have at least 2 years' experience or a NZ Level 4 refinishing qualification, a great eye for colour, and a commitment to safety. You are expected working 30-40 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicle surfaces for painting - sanding, filling, masking, cleaning and applying primer and undercoat
• Removing rust, old paint and surface imperfections, and treating surfaces with rust-proofing where required
• Mixing and matching paint colours to match each vehicle's finish
• Applying primer, base coat and clear coat using spray guns in a spray booth
• Blending and feathering paint into adjacent panels for a seamless finish
• Sanding between coats, then wet-sanding, buffing and polishing to a final finish
• Inspecting finished paintwork for defects such as runs, orange peel or colour variation, and correcting them
• Detailing and polishing completed vehicles
• Maintaining spray guns, mixing equipment and the spray booth in clean, safe working order
• Complying with all company and government health and safety guidelines
• Any other tasks that are reasonably requested by the employer from time to time

All candidate should indicate visa status in the application.