Position Overview

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Vehicle Painter will be responsible for fibreglass work and for preparing, priming and painting refrigerated truck bodies, commercial vehicles and custom components to a high-quality commercial finish. You will play a vital role in ensuring our vehicles meet stringent quality, durability, and aesthetic standards before they hit the road.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting, including sanding, masking, priming, filling, and sealing body panels (fibreglass, aluminium, and steel).

· Mix, match, and apply paints, topcoats, and protective finishes using conventional and HVLP spray equipment within a spray booth environment.

· Ensure all coating applications comply with workplace health and safety (WHS) standards, environmental regulations, and manufacturer specifications.

· Inspect completed paintwork for defects, runs, or imperfections, and perform necessary polishing or touch-ups.

· Build refrigerated truck bodies using fibreglass construction methods.

· Manufacture fibreglass parts and components for refrigerated vehicle bodies.

· Carry out fibreglass (glassing) and paint repairs on vehicles.

· Maintain spray painting equipment,



tools, and the spray booth workspace to a high standard of cleanliness and safety.

· Collaborate effectively with fabricators, panel beaters, and assembly technicians to meet production and delivery deadlines.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

· Relevant trade qualification (e.g. Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or an equivalent overseas qualification), or at least three years of relevant work experience in automotive refinishing or a closely related field in lieu of formal qualifications.

· Proven experience in spray painting and fibreglass work, preferably within a commercial or vehicle environment.

· Strong knowledge of surface preparation techniques.

· Ability to operate and maintain industrial spray-painting equipment safely and efficiently.

· Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality finishes.

· Ability to work well within a quick-paced team environment and manage time effectively to meet production schedules.

· Current driver’s licence.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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