Automotive Painter

About This Role

The Automotive Painter is responsible for preparing and painting vehicle surfaces, matching paint colours, and delivering high-quality paint finishes following denting and body repair work. The role requires expertise in surface preparation, paint application, colour matching, and finishing in accordance with company quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle surfaces and assess the painting requirements before starting work
• Prepare vehicle surfaces through sanding, masking, filling, priming, and other necessary procedures
• Mix and match paint colours according to the vehicle's original colour specifications
• Apply primer, basecoat, and clearcoat using spray guns and appropriate painting techniques
• Carry out repainting and touch-up work on damaged or repaired vehicle panels
• Ensure smooth, even, and defect-free paint finishes
• Identify and correct paint defects such as runs, orange peel, uneven coverage, and colour mismatches
• Coordinate with denters, polishers, and other bodyshop technicians to ensure quality repairs
• Follow manufacturer guidelines and established paint application procedures
• Maintain spray guns, painting tools, and equipment in good working condition
• Ensure the paint booth and work area are clean and properly maintained
• Follow safety procedures when handling paints, solvents, and other chemicals, including the use of appropriate PPE