Automotive Spray Painter
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $40/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Accurate colour matching and a consistent finish are central to this Auckland Automotive Spray Painter opportunity. The paintshop is recruiting for permanent full-time Spray Painter and Paintshop Prepper / Assistant positions, with duties suited to each role.
Experienced painters will handle refinishing and final quality checks. Preparation applicants may bring existing skills or an interest in learning towards a possible apprenticeship, assisting with sanding, masking and priming. Sponsorship is available for suitably qualified overseas candidates.
Describe refinishing processes, colour work and panel preparation you have completed in an English CV. Present your Auckland paintshop capabilities using Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Spray paint and refinish vehicles to consistent quality
- Prepare panels and vehicles and match and blend paint colours
- Inspect completed finishes and meet production deadlines while maintaining detail
- Work independently and contribute to team output
- For Prepper / Assistant duties, sand, mask and otherwise prepare vehicles, panels and surfaces
- Assist priming and surface preparation and support painters’ daily workflow
- Maintain clean work areas, tools and equipment and undertake general paintshop tasks as requested
- Follow health, safety and quality procedures
- Develop refinishing knowledge and practical skills towards possible apprenticeship or career progression
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated automotive spray painting experience for Spray Painter applicants
- Colour-matching and refinishing ability that delivers professional, consistent results
- Careful work and close attention to detail
- Relevant automotive preparation and refinishing experience
- Previous paint preparation experience is advantageous for Prepper / Assistant applicants; knowledge of sanding, masking and priming is beneficial
- Efficiency in meeting production deadlines
- Punctuality, reliability and self-motivation with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Effective teamwork and interest in developing technical skills
- Must demonstrate genuine and relevant work experience; overseas applicants must satisfy applicable New Zealand employment and visa requirements
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