Painter (residential - Karratha, Port Hedland or Newman)

Job Description: 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 Employment Basis: Full-time employment These roles are open to Australian residents only Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Experience: Panel beating: 1 year (Preferred) Work Authorisation: Australia (Preferred) Work Location: In person Remuneration: $40.50 - $45 p/h