Vehicle Painter for KCC

Location: Airport West, VIC, 3042
Full-Time: Immediate start
Job Title: Vehicle Painter
Salary Range: $79,500 - $87,000 | depending on skills level and work experience + superannuation.
Job Closes Date 30 Days

About the Client
Our client is a premier name in the automotive repair industry, renowned for a commitment to excellence that spans over three decades. Operating from a state-of-the-art, state-approved facility, they specialize in restoring vehicles to their pristine, pre-accident condition, with a particular expertise in comprehensive collision repair and high-quality refinishing. They are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Vehicle Painter to join their dedicated team and uphold their reputation for flawless finishes.

About the Role:
This role is central to the final and most visible stage of the restoration process. As a Vehicle Painter, you will be entrusted with transforming prepared vehicle bodies with a flawless, factory-quality finish. You will be responsible for colour matching, application, and finishing, ensuring the final product not only meets but exceeds customer expectations. This position requires an artist's eye for detail and a technician's understanding of modern refinishing systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Surface Preparation & Masking
• Identify and remove rough spots, imperfections, and old paint from vehicle panels using hand tools and power sanders.
• Mask off areas not requiring paint with precision tape and paper to ensure clean, sharp lines and protect surrounding components.

Paint Matching & Mixing
• Colour match and blend paints to achieve exact shade matches, including metallic and pearl finishes, and select pre-mixed paints as required.
• Adjust tint formulas and test spray-outs to guarantee seamless integration with existing vehicle paintwork.

Application & Finishing
• Apply primer, basecoat, and clearcoat using spray-guns, carefully sanding between coats for a smooth, defect-free surface.
• Perform touch-up repairs, then polish and wax completed paintwork to restore gloss and depth.

Final Detailing & Protection
• Remove masking materials, then wax and polish finished panels to a high lustre.
• Treat vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals and apply protective coatings as needed.

Specialist Work
• Paint custom signs, graphics, and artwork directly onto vehicles when required.

Requirements
• Trade qualification in Automotive Refinishing or Vehicle Painting, or at least 2 years of full-time relevant experience.
• Proven ability to colour match, mix paints, and apply primer, basecoat, and clearcoat using spray-guns in a collision repair environment.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation, sanding techniques, and masking procedures to achieve defect-free finishes.
• Experience with rust-proofing treatments, polishing, waxing, and final detailing.
• Familiarity with painting signs, graphics, and artwork on vehicles is highly regarded.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety, including proper use of PPE and spray booth protocols.

If you are a skilled Vehicle Painter who takes pride in producing exceptional work and wants to contribute to a business with an outstanding reputation, we encourage you to apply.

Please note: We are acting as recruitment agents on behalf of our client. Employer details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.