Spray Painter & Paintshop Prepper Assistant

Automotive · Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand · Full-Time · $30 - $40/hr

Permanent, full-time roles are open for an experienced Automotive Spray Painter and a Paintshop Prepper / Assistant in New Zealand. The employer will judge your refinishing skills on real experience, demonstrated ability and reliability, not talk.

The Spray Painter must turn out consistent, high-quality finishes, match colours accurately and refinish efficiently. The Prepper / Assistant role fits someone with preparation experience, or a motivated person ready to build trade skills with a possible path towards an apprenticeship.

Expect your experience and employment history to be checked during recruitment, so claim only what you can prove.

Key Responsibilities

Prepper / Assistant – get vehicles, panels and surfaces ready for refinishing, handling sanding, masking, priming and other surface preparation
Prepper / Assistant – back up the Spray Painters in daily workshop operations and keep paintshop workflow efficient
Prepper / Assistant – keep tools, equipment and work areas clean and organised and take on general paintshop duties as required
Prepper / Assistant – gain practical knowledge of automotive refinishing and develop technical skills hands-on, working towards potential apprenticeship or career progression opportunities
Spray Painter – handle automotive spray painting and refinishing, including colour matching and blending
Spray Painter – prepare vehicles and panels for a professional finish and complete every preparation and painting stage with strong attention to detail
Spray Painter – produce consistent, high-quality finishes and inspect completed work to confirm required quality standards are met
Spray Painter – meet workshop production deadlines efficiently while working independently and supporting team productivity
Spray Painter – keep the paintshop tidy and in order and comply with workplace health, safety and quality procedures

Requirements & Eligibility

Spray Painter applicants need proven automotive spray painting experience
Demonstrated colour-matching and refinishing ability
Able to deliver professional, consistent finishes
Strong attention to detail
Relevant background in automotive preparation and refinishing processes
For Prepper / Assistant applicants, previous paint preparation experience is advantageous
Sanding, masking and priming knowledge is beneficial
Capable of working efficiently to production deadlines
Reliable, punctual and self-motivated
Strong work ethic, positive attitude and the ability to work well within a team
Willing to learn and pick up new technical skills
Candidates must demonstrate genuine, relevant work experience
Overseas applicants must satisfy the applicable New Zealand employment and visa requirements; sponsorship is on offer for suitably qualified candidates from overseas

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