AIRCRAFT SPRAY PAINTER

Finselect Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Finselect Personnel in Pretoria is seeking a qualified spray painter to perform professional spray-painting and finishing work to exacting quality standards.

The candidate will prepare surfaces, mix and apply paints, and ensure colour accuracy and high-quality finishes while maintaining safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced aviation/industrial environment. Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Requires professional spray-painting qualifications and strong practical knowledge of finishing processes.
• Must be detail-oriented with commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Familiarity with health and safety procedures in painting environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional spray-painting and finishing work to required quality standards.
• Prepare surfaces (cleaning, sanding, masking, priming, filling) before painting.
• Mix and apply paints, primers and coatings per manufacturer specs.
• Ensure accurate colour matching and high-quality finishes.
• Inspect work for defects and perform touch-ups as needed.
• Handle paints, solvents, and chemicals safely per procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and equipment.
• Work overtime when operational needs demand it.

Skills

Professional spray-painting techniques

Finishing processes

Independence & teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Health & safety awareness

Education

Spray painting qualification

Job description

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.
• 510 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.