Automotive Painter - Flawless Finishes & Color Matching

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

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