Aircraft Spray Painter

Finselect Personnel Pty Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Finselect Personnel Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Aircraft Spray Painter in Pretoria. The role focuses on spray-painting and finishing to high quality standards, with emphasis on surface prep, colour matching and regulatory safety adherence.

Applicants should hold a recognised spray-painting qualification and have 5–10 years of relevant experience. Aircraft experience is highly advantageous, and flexibility for overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Spray Painter / recognised spray-painting qualification.
• 5–10 years’ relevant spray-painting experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of professional spray-painting techniques and finishing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional spray-painting and finishing work to required quality standards.
• Prepare surfaces for painting including cleaning, sanding, masking, priming and filling.
• Mix and apply paints, primers, coatings and finishing products per manufacturer specs.
• Ensure accurate colour matching and high-quality finish.
• Inspect completed work for defects and touch up as needed.
• Follow safe handling procedures for paints, solvents and chemicals.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and meet deadlines.
• Care for spray-painting equipment and tools.
• Collaborate with team to ensure specifications are met.
• Be available for overtime when required.

Skills

Aircraft spray painting

Quality finishing

Safety compliance

Independent worker

Education

Spray Painter qualification

Tools

Spray guns

Paint booth operation

Job description

AIRCRAFT SPRAY PAINTER

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Qualified Spray Painter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong spray-painting experience, with preference given to candidates who have previous experience in aircraft spray painting or within the aviation industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform professional spray-painting and finishing work in accordance with required quality standards.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, masking, priming and filling.
• Mix and apply paints, primers, coatings and finishing products according to manufacturer specifications.
• Ensure accurate colour matching and achieve a high-quality, consistent finish.
• Inspect completed work for imperfections, defects and quality issues and complete any necessary touch-ups.
• Follow correct procedures when handling paints, solvents, chemicals and other materials.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently, accurately and within required timeframes.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and all relevant painting regulations and standards.
• Care for and correctly maintain spray-painting equipment, tools and machinery.
• Work closely with colleagues and supervisors to ensure work is completed according to specifications.
• Be willing and available to work overtime when operational requirements demand it.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Spray Painter / recognised spray-painting qualification.
• 5–10 years’ relevant spray-painting experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of professional spray-painting techniques and finishing processes.
• Previous aircraft spray-painting experience will be highly advantageous.
• Experience within an aviation, automotive, industrial or similar technical environment will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Reliable, disciplined and able to work to deadlines.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Must be flexible and willing to work overtime when required.