Alloy Wheel Spray Painter - Precision Finish Specialist

Select Motor Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Motor Recruitment in Cape Town seeks a skilled spray-painting operator to prepare rims, mix paints, and apply coatings for a high-quality finish in a fast-paced automotive setting.

Ideal candidates will have spray-painting experience, strong color/finish eye, and the ability to meet production targets while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the workplace.

Experience in wheel refurbishment or automotive painting is preferred; reliability and teamwork are highly valued by the agency.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 preferred.
• Ability to read and understand basic work instructions.
• Basic numeracy skills with the ability to count accurately.
• Previous spray-painting experience is required.
• Ability to spray paint and achieve a consistent, quality finish.
• Experience in wheel refurbishment or automotive painting is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and good eye for colour and finish.
• Reliable, hardworking and quality-focused.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Able to work to production targets and deadlines.
• Team player with a positive, hands-on approach.
• Motor Industry experience Essential!

Responsibilities

• Prepare wheel rims for painting, ensuring surfaces are clean and free from dust and contaminants
• Inspect unpainted rims to ensure surfaces are suitable for painting
• Mix paint correctly to achieve the required colour and viscosity
• Mount wheel rims securely onto holding racks in preparation for painting
• Carry out spray painting and/or powder coating to achieve a high-quality finish
• Place painted rims into the curing oven and select the correct curing programme
• Complete any required finishing and polishing on wheel rims
• Inspect finished rims for blemishes, imperfections or defects
• Carry out touch-ups and corrective work where required
• Maintain clean and organised paint areas and workstations
• Ensure paint guns, filters and other equipment are cleaned and maintained properly
• Meet required production volumes while maintaining quality standards
• Follow all workplace, safety and quality procedures
• Perform any additional reasonable duties as requested by the Supervisor/Manager

Skills

Reading work instructions

Numeracy

Verbal communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Quality-focused

Motor industry experience

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Select Motor Recruitment in Cape Town seeks a skilled spray-painting operator to prepare rims, mix paints, and apply coatings for a high-quality finish in a fast-paced automotive setting.

Ideal candidates will have spray-painting experience, strong color/finish eye, and the ability to meet production targets while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the workplace.

Experience in wheel refurbishment or automotive painting is preferred; reliability and teamwork are highly valued by the agency.