Auto Painter

Job Summary

Painting and Refinishing Duties

• Inspect vehicle body panels and identify areas requiring painting or refinishing.
• Prepare surfaces by sanding, grinding, cleaning, and removing old paint, rust, dust, and contaminants.
• Apply body filler or putty and ensure surfaces are smooth and properly prepared.
• Apply primer and allow proper drying and curing before applying paint.
• Mask windows, trims, lights, tyres, handles, and other areas that should not be painted.
• Mix paints, primers, thinners, hardeners, and other materials according to manufacturer specifications.
• Match vehicle colours using paint codes, colour charts, and appropriate colour-matching techniques.
• Operate spray guns and other painting equipment safely and effectively.
• Apply primer, basecoat, and clear coat evenly while maintaining appropriate thickness and coverage.
• Perform spot repairs, panel painting, full-body painting, and touch-up work as required.
• Inspect surfaces for runs, sags, orange peel, uneven coverage, dust, or colour mismatch.
• Sand, polish, buff, correct defects, and ensure the final finish matches adjacent panels.

Workshop and Safety Duties

• Conduct final inspections before releasing vehicles to the supervisor.
• Operate and maintain spray guns, compressors, sanding machines, polishers, mixing equipment, and other tools.
• Clean spray guns and painting equipment after use.
• Maintain the paint booth and surrounding work area in a clean and organized condition.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment to the Workshop Supervisor.
• Store and handle paints and chemicals properly.
• Follow HSE procedures, use required PPE, and ensure adequate ventilation during painting and drying.
• Follow fire-safety procedures and dispose of paint waste, solvents, and hazardous materials according to company procedures.
• Coordinate with body repair technicians, mechanics, supervisors, and other garage personnel.
• Review job cards, report additional requirements, complete assigned work on time, and report technical issues.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an Auto Painter in an automotive garage, body shop, or vehicle repair workshop.
• Experience painting cars, buses, trucks, vans, or commercial vehicles is preferred.
• Good knowledge of automotive paint preparation and application techniques.
• Experience with spray painting, colour matching, polishing, and finishing.
• Knowledge of primers, basecoats, clear coats, thinners, hardeners, and related materials.
• Ability to identify and correct paint defects.
• Ability to read and understand vehicle job cards and work instructions.
• A technical or vocational qualification in Automotive Body Repair, Painting, or a related field is advantageous.

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and good colour-matching ability.
• Good knowledge of automotive refinishing techniques.
• Ability to operate spray guns and workshop equipment.
• Good hand skills and surface-finishing ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet workshop deadlines.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety.

Workplace

• Work location is in person.