We are currently seeking Vehicle Spray Painters to join our busy workshops in Perth, Newman, Karratha, and Port Hedland.
Reporting to the Workshop Manager you will be working on a wide range of light vehicles, buses, and large trucks.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepares surfaces of vehicles, matches and mixes colours and applies paint
· Removing rust and other loose materials using either acid or a wire brush
· Filling, sanding, and smoothing surfaces that need to be sprayed.
· Applying masking tape and coverings over areas that are not to be spray painted.
· Selecting and mixing the required liquid coatings.
· Applying primer and finishing coats using spray guns and sanding surfaces between coats
· Selecting and attaching the correct spray nozzle to create the desired spray pattern.
· Spraying designs and artwork on vehicles using stencils.
· Cleaning and the maintenance of spray-painting equipment.
· Inspecting and assessing finished work.
· Able to us a spray machine or a handheld spray gun.
· Removing masking tape and applying wax and polish to finished paintwork
· Treat vehicles with rust proofing agents
· Touching up paintwork and applying polish to vehicles
To be successful the following is required:
· Cert III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or equivalent
· Previous experience in a similar role for at least 3 years
· Excellent communication skills and strong English literacy required
· High attention to detail and able to work effectively and collaboratively with the team
· Ability to meet strict deadlines
· Be reliable, punctual & hardworking
· Strong commitment to health and safety
· Current drivers licence
· Ability to work in a team environment and possess a positive work ethic
· Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test
. National Police Clearance (valid within 6 months)
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
- Annual Salary: $40- $45 per hour based on a 38-hour week and dependent on skill and experience
- Employment Basis: Full-time employment
- These roles are open to Australian residents only