Lead Automotive Paint Specialist – Expert Finishes

Placements24; Richards Bay; Presencial; ZAR 420.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Overtime potential

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Automotive Paint Sprayer with 5+ years of proven expertise in spray painting, color matching, surface prep, and defect correction. You will lead paint projects, mentor junior sprayers, and ensure top-quality finishes while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Proficiency with water-based and solvent-based paint systems is required. A valid driver's license is an advantage, and you will work in a modern facility with opportunities for

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an automotive paint sprayer.
• Experience with different paint systems (water-based, solvent-based).
• Excellent color matching and understanding of color theory.
• Strong surface preparation and defect correction skills.
• Experience operating and maintaining spray booths and equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Perform expert-level spray painting of vehicle bodies.
• Achieve precise color matching for all vehicle makes and models.
• Prepare surfaces for painting including sanding and masking.
• Identify and rectify paint defects such as runs and orange peel.
• Operate and maintain spray booths and related equipment.
• Collaborate with estimators and body repair technicians to ensure workflow.
• Provide guidance and training to junior paint sprayers.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Conocimientos

Paint spray techniques

Color matching

Surface preparation

Defect correction

Safety compliance

Mentoring junior sprayers

Herramientas

Spray equipment

spray booths

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Automotive Paint Sprayer with 5+ years of proven expertise in spray painting, color matching, surface prep, and defect correction. You will lead paint projects, mentor junior sprayers, and ensure top-quality finishes while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Proficiency with water-based and solvent-based paint systems is required. A valid driver's license is an advantage, and you will work in a modern facility with opportunities for