The Vehicle Painter is responsible for preparing and painting buses and heavy vehicles, ensuring high-quality finishes that meet industry standards. This position involves meticulous surface preparation, paint application, and final finishing to restore or enhance vehicle aesthetics and durability.
Benefits
Tasks & responsibilities
Job Duties:
- Cleaning, sanding, and masking vehicle surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Stripping old paint and rust from vehicle surfaces using abrasive tools and chemical removers.
- Filling cavities and dents with appropriate fillers and smoothing surfaces to ensure a uniform finish.
- Mixing and matching paint colors to achieve precise results based on specifications.
- Applying primer, base coat, and clear coat layers using spray equipment and techniques.
- Applying decorative designs, decals, or company branding as required.
- Inspecting painted surfaces for flaws and imperfections, correcting them as necessary.
- Maintaining and cleaning spray guns, compressors, and other tools to ensure optimal functionality.
- Polishing painted surfaces to a high-gloss finish.
- Applying protective coatings to enhance durability and longevity.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure high-quality paint finishes and adherence to company standards.
- Understanding of workplace health and safety regulations, particularly those related to hazardous substances.
- Working closely with other technicians and team members to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Providing recommendations to clients on color schemes and finishes based on industry trends.
- Maintaining accurate records of work completed, including paint colors, techniques used, and project timelines.
Qualifications & experience
Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of full-time relevant work experience in vehicle painting or a related role.
- Proficiency in using paint mixing systems, spray equipment, and related tools.
- Proficiency in surface preparation techniques including sanding and cleaning
- Strong color perception and matching skills.
- Physical stamina and dexterity for working with tools and standing for long periods.
- Exceptional attention to detail and precision.
- Knowledge of paint mixing, matching, and application methods
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills.
About Company
BSS Bus Services & Solutions specializes in custom installations, modifications, and repairs for buses, motorhomes, and trucks.