Auto painter

About the role

Requirements

• Inspect vehicle body surfaces and identify areas requiring painting or refinishing.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, masking, filling, and applying primer as required.
• Mix and prepare paints, primers, clear coats, and other refinishing materials according to manufacturer specifications.
• Perform accurate paint color matching using paint codes and color-matching systems.
• Apply basecoat, paint, and clear coat using spray guns and appropriate painting techniques.
• Ensure proper paint thickness, coverage, color consistency, and finish quality.
• Perform blending and spot repairs to achieve a seamless finish between repaired and existing panels.
• Polish and finish painted surfaces to achieve the required gloss and appearance.
• Inspect completed work and correct any defects such as runs, orange peel, dust, uneven coverage, or color mismatch.
• Follow repair orders and ensure work is completed according to the required specifications and timelines.
• Maintain and properly use spray guns, mixing equipment, sanding tools, and other workshop equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure proper handling and storage of paint and chemicals.
• Follow all HSE, environmental, and workshop safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE.
• Minimize material wastage and use paint and consumables efficiently.
• Coordinate with Body Repair Technicians, Estimators, Parts, and Workshop Supervisors to ensure smooth repair operations.
• Complete assigned jobs within the required productivity and quality standards.
• Report any technical issues, additional repair requirements, or material shortages to the supervisor.
• Qualifications & Experience
• High school diploma, vocational certificate, or technical qualification in Automotive Body & Paint / Auto Refinishing.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience as an Auto Painter in an automotive dealership, body shop, or collision repair center.
• Good knowledge of automotive paint systems, refinishing materials, and painting techniques.
• Experience with water-based and solvent-based paint systems is preferred.
• Experience with computerized color-matching systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of vehicle body repair and refinishing processes.
• Ability to read and follow repair orders and technical instructions.

Responsibilities

Skills

• color matching
• paint mixing
• spray painting
• basecoat application
• clear coat application
• primer application
• sand/abrasion preparation
• masking
• polishing and finishing
• water-based paint systems
• solvent-based paint systems
• computerized color-matching systems
• HSE and PPE compliance
• vehicle body repair knowledge