Automotive Spray Painter/Colour Technician

at  Automotive Colours

Job Title: Automotive Spray Painter/Colour Technician
Job Location: Nelson, New Zealand
68 Vickerman Street, Port Nelson, Nelson 7010
Number of Positions: 1
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Days Required: Monday to Friday
Hours per Week: 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 Nelson. 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 others in colour matching as needed.
• 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.
• 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

• 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 others in colour matching as needed.
• Ensuring all spray equipment is kept and maintained to a high standard.
• Adhering to all company health and safety protocols