Car Painter

The position on offer is for a Permanent Full Time Position. Suitable applicants should have a minimum of 2 years work experience in Car Painter. A relevant qualification in Car Painter would be desirable.

1. Sprays surfaces of vehicles with protective or decorative material, such as paint, enamel, glaze, gel – coat, or lacquer, using spray gun.
2. Cleans grease and dirt from panels, using materials, such as lacquer thinner, turpentine, soap, and water.
3. May use acid, wire brush, steel wool or sanders to remove rust from metal.
4. Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
5. Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
6. Sand panel surfaces between coats to obtain smooth finished.
7. Selects and mixes paint to produce desired colour matching and shades, and according to specifications, using paddle or mechanical mixer.
8. Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose, using wrenches.
9. Adjusts sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting techniques.
10. Paints panels by directing spray onto work surface to apply primer or finishing coats.
11. Coats areas inaccessible to hand sprayer, using brush.
12. Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
13. May touch up paintwork, heat and spray polish onto vehicles after they are finished.
14. May paint designs or stencils to vehicles.

The employee is offered a normal work week of 40 hours with overtime available as and when required. Presently staff work an average of 40 to 50 per week with normal work hours being Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm. If you would like more information regarding this position, please contact Michael by email.

Applicants for this position should have New Zealand residency or a valid NZ work visa.