Absolute Dent Repair
Work Location:Archerfield QLD 4108

Vehicle Painter
Full time Position
Proposed Salary:$80,000 + Superannuation

JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Examining vehicle surfaces to determine the extent of paint damage and the preparation required prior to refinishing.
- Removing old paint, rust and minor surface imperfections using sanding, scraping, chemical treatments and power tools.
- Cleaning, masking and preparing vehicle panels and components for painting.
- Filling minor surface blemishes and applying primer coats to ensure a smooth and durable finish.
- Mixing and matching paint colours to manufacturer specifications using colour matching systems and paint formulas.
- Applying primer, base coat, clear coat and other protective finishes using spray-painting equipment.
- Blending newly applied paint with existing finishes to achieve an accurate colour match and seamless appearance.
- Baking, curing, polishing and buffing painted surfaces to produce a high-quality finish.

Key Responsibilities

- Inspecting completed paintwork to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications, company quality standards and customer expectations.
- Performing paint refinishing work on vehicles damaged by collisions, hailstorms and general wear and tear.
- Carrying out restoration and custom paintwork as required.
- Maintaining spray booths, spray guns, compressors and painting equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Ordering,



handling and storing paints, thinners and other hazardous materials in accordance with workplace health and safety and environmental requirements.
- Liaising with panel beaters and workshop staff to coordinate vehicle preparation and painting schedules.
- Providing customers with updates on the progress of painting and refinishing work when required.
- Travelling to various workshop locations throughout Australia to undertake vehicle painting and refinishing work as required.

Skill & Experience

EXPERIENCE

- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Vehicle Painter.
- Demonstrated experience in automotive spray painting, colour matching and vehicle refinishing.
- Experience repairing and refinishing vehicles affected by hail damage, collision damage and restoration projects.
- Sound knowledge of automotive paint systems, surface preparation techniques and spray-painting equipment.
- Ability to consistently produce high-quality finishes in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards.
- Current and valid driver’s licence with the ability to travel for vehicle collections and workshop requirements when necessary.
- This role requires working at various workshop locations throughout Australia for periods of approximately 4-6 months. The successful candidate must therefore be available to travel and work interstate for extended periods.

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