Aircraft Spray Painter: Finishing Specialist

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

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.