The Motor Vehicle Spray Painters, carry out all aspects of preparing vehicles including buffing, polishing, and priming surfaces before spray painting.
Job Description:
- Working on motor vehicles; i.e. saloon, MPV, SUV, etc
- Preparing the surface to be painted: cleaning it, buffing and polishing (by hand or using a machine), priming it and masking (covering) the parts not to be painted
- Mixing colours, usually using computerised paint mixing technology, to match the rest of the body colour
- Applying the paint with a spray machine or hand-held spray gun
- Buffing and polishing the surface between coats
- Examining and cleaning repaired bodywork
- Working out estimates of costs
- Completing records of materials used
- Keeping up to date with new products and working methods.
The Requirements:
- At least 2 years of spray-painting experience
- Minimum Nitec 2 in Automotive Technology or equivalent (good to have but not necessary if you have many years of experience as a Spray Painter)
- Good knowledge of Spray Painting
- Team player with good discipline and a positive attitude
