PANEL BEATERS / SPRAY PAINTERS

Kabstrading Co; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co in Richards Bay is seeking a skilled vehicle panel preparation technician. The role focuses on meticulous flatting, sanding, masking and surface preparation to ensure repaired panels are ready for painting.

Applicants should have at least 1 year in vehicle prep and a background in an approved panel shop, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to deliver high-quality finishes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in vehicle preparation and flatting.
• Experience in an approved panel shop.
• Skilled in flatting, sanding, masking preparation and surface preparation.
• Able to prepare repaired panels correctly before painting.
• Understand different sanding grades and preparation processes.
• Identify imperfections before the vehicle enters the spray booth.
• Work neatly, efficiently and to a high quality standard.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work under pressure.

Skills

Vehicle prep

Flatting

Panel shop experience

Sanding

Masking prep

Surface prep

Identify imperfections

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 1 years' experience in vehicle preparation and flatting
• Must have experience working in an approved panel shop
• Must be skilled in flatting, sanding, masking preparation and surface preparation
• Able to prepare repaired panels correctly before painting
• Must understand different sanding grades and preparation processes
• Must be able to identify imperfections before the vehicle enters the spray booth
• Must work neatly, efficiently and to a high quality standard
• Strong attention to detail is essential
• Must be reliable, hardworking and able to work under pressure.