Job Title: Automotive Spray Painter/Colour Technician
Job Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Number of Positions: 1
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Days Required: Monday to Friday
Hours per Week: guaranteed 40 hours
7:30am to 4:30pm
Hourly Rate: $30 to $35 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Automotive Spray Painter/Colour Technician to join our growing team at Automotive Colours in Auckland. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Examining and cleaning bodywork, determining scope of work

• Preparing the surface including cleaning, buffing, polishing, priming and masking.

• Spray painting new and used vehicles and car parts.

• Colour matching to meet manufacturers’ specifications.

• Buffing and polishing the surface between coats.

• When spray painting and colour matching is quiet then help in the paint warehouse

• Completing records of materials used.

• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the tint room.

• Training and demonstrating the correct techniques (preparation, colour matching/mixing, application) to staff and partner businesses

• Ensuring all spray equipment is kept and maintained to a high standard.

• Adhering to all company health and safety protocols.

Job Prerequisites:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive spray painting and colour matching.

• Experience working with both light and heavy vehicles.

• Experience with PPG and Envirobase paint

• Ability to colour match by eye with a high level of precision.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Be physically able, you may have to lift heavy equipment, stand a lot and bend/stretch in awkward positions.

• Be comfortable wearing personal safety equipment such as a facemask.

• Be comfortable working in a workshop which can be dirty, noisy and have strong paint fumes (ventilated).

How to Apply:
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
Visa Status:
Please indicate in your application if you are a New Zealand citizen or a resident visa holder. If you hold a work visa, please specify the type of visa and its expiry date.
Join us at Automotive Colours and be a part of a company that’s been thriving for over 22 years and continues to expand rapidly across New Zealand!