Automotive Painter

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an experienced Automotive Painter to prepare vehicle surfaces, mix paints to precise specifications, and apply durable finishes that meet high-quality standards. You will work closely with auto body technicians to ensure seamless repairs and a flawless finish, maintain spray equipment and booths, and uphold safety and environmental guidelines.

This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for training in

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Automotive Painter or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation, priming, and painting techniques.
• Proficiency in using automotive paint mixing systems and color-matching tools.
• Experience with various types of automotive paints, primers, and clear coats.
• Ability to operate and maintain spray guns and painting booths.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality finishes.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations in the painting process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking.
• Mix paint colors to accurately match existing vehicle finishes, using color-matching systems.
• Apply primers, base coats, and clear coats evenly and efficiently using spray equipment.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects and perform necessary rework to ensure a high-quality finish.
• Maintain painting equipment, booths, and the overall work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and environmental guidelines related to paint usage and disposal.

Skills

Automotive painting

Surface preparation

Color matching

Spray equipment operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Paint mixing systems

Color-matching tools

Spray guns

Painting booths

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Automotive Painter to join their reputable collision repair center in Soweto . You will be responsible for preparing vehicle surfaces, mixing paints to precise specifications, and applying paint finishes that meet high-quality standards. This role is critical in restoring vehicles to their pre-accident condition and ensuring customer satisfaction with the final appearance. You will work closely with auto body technicians to ensure seamless repairs and a flawless finish. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for color matching, a strong understanding of paint application techniques, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient painting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking.
• Mix paint colors to accurately match existing vehicle finishes, using color-matching systems.
• Apply primers, base coats, and clear coats evenly and efficiently using spray equipment.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects and perform necessary rework to ensure a high-quality finish.
• Maintain painting equipment, booths, and the overall work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and environmental guidelines related to paint usage and disposal.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Automotive Painter or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation, priming, and painting techniques.
• Proficiency in using automotive paint mixing systems and color-matching tools.
• Experience with various types of automotive paints, primers, and clear coats.
• Ability to operate and maintain spray guns and painting booths.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality finishes.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and environmental regulations in the painting process.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for training in new paint technologies and techniques.
• A collaborative and professional working environment within a leading automotive repair facility.