About the Business

Beau Murphys Panel and Paint is an established automotive collision repair business specialising in the repair and refinishing of accident-damaged motor vehicles. We are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship, exceptional customer service and qualified repair standards.

Due to continued business demand, we are seeking an experienced and qualified Automotive Spray Painter to join our workshop team on a full-time basis.

About the Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing, refinishing and painting motor vehicle body panels and components following collision repairs.

This is a skilled trade position requiring comprehensive knowledge of automotive refinishing processes, surface preparation, paint technology, colour matching, paint mixing and spray application techniques.

The successful candidate will be expected to independently complete vehicle refinishing work to manufacturer specifications, workplace quality standards and relevant safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The Automotive Spray Painter will be responsible for:

- Inspecting repaired vehicle panels and components to assess surface condition and determine appropriate preparation and refinishing requirements.
- Removing imperfections, rough spots, scratches and surface defects from vehicle panels.
- Preparing vehicle surfaces using hand sanding, orbital sanders, abrasive materials and other specialised preparation equipment.
- Applying body fillers, primers, sealers and undercoats in accordance with paint manufacturer specifications.
- Sanding and preparing primed surfaces to achieve the required finish before topcoat application.
- Mixing automotive paints, primers, clear coats and other refinishing products to the required specifications.
- Using colour-matching systems,



spectrophotometers and paint formulation software to accurately match vehicle paint colours.
- Selecting and adjusting paint formulations to achieve accurate colour matches, including metallic, pearl, solid and multi-stage finishes.
- Masking vehicle panels, trims, glass and surrounding components to prevent overspray and contamination.
- Operating spray guns and associated equipment to apply base coats, clear coats and finishing products.
- Applying automotive paint finishes using appropriate spraying techniques, air pressure settings and coating thickness requirements.
- Operating and monitoring spray booths, curing equipment and associated refinishing systems.
- Identifying and rectifying paint defects including runs, sags, orange peel, dry spray, colour mismatches and contamination.
- Performing denibbing, cutting, buffing, polishing and paint correction to achieve a high-quality finished appearance.
- Completing spot repairs, blending and refinishing adjacent panels to achieve consistent colour and finish.
- Applying rust-prevention products, protective coatings and other specialised automotive refinishing treatments where required.
- Inspecting completed paintwork to ensure it meets customer expectations, repair specifications and workshop quality standards.
- Maintaining spray guns, paint mixing equipment, spray booths and other refinishing tools.
- Following workplace health and safety procedures, including correct handling, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals and paint products.
- Maintaining a clean,



organised and safe working environment and working collaboratively with panel beaters and other workshop personnel.

Essential Skills and Experience

To be successful in this position, applicants must demonstrate:

- Formal trade qualifications in Automotive Refinishing Technology, Automotive Painting or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Substantial practical experience working as an automotive spray painter in a professional vehicle refinishing or collision repair environment.
- Demonstrated ability to independently prepare, prime, paint and refinish accident-damaged motor vehicles.
- Advanced knowledge of automotive paint systems, coatings, primers, clear coats and refinishing materials.
- Proven experience in colour matching, paint mixing and colour formulation.
- Competency in operating professional automotive spray guns and spray booth equipment.
- Solid understanding of surface preparation, paint application techniques and finishing processes.
- Ability to identify and rectify paint defects.
- Knowledge of automotive refinishing safety procedures and hazardous chemical handling.
- Ability to work independently, manage allocated repair jobs and meet production deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Qualifications

Relevant experience in a similar role is required

Personal Attributes

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

- A high standard of workmanship and professionalism.
- Strong problem-solving and technical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work within a production-based smash repair environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- A commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
- Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.

Pay: $65,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Spray Painter/ vehicle prepper (Rockhampton)
🏢 Beau Murphys Panel and Paint
📍 Rockhampton