Spray Painter, Panel Beater, Estimator and Production Manager
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Midvale & Wangara, Full Time, Trades & Services - Vacancy listing dates 10/11/2025 to 8/12/2025. Reference Number *****.
Midland Smash Repairs has been a family owned business for over 59 years, with a third generation now on board. Collision 1 is a locally owned and operated family business, known for quality customer service. Our company is currently looking to fill the following vacancies: Spray Painter, Panel Beater, Insurance Loss Adjuster / Estimator / Production Manager.
To be considered for one of the above positions, you will need to be trade qualified and have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
Spray Painter
Reading and understanding the worksheet and seeking clarification from managers if needed.
Sanding new panels.
Prepping repaired panels for primer.
Priming repaired panels.
Sanding primed panels.
Masking car ready for the booth.
Setting up panels on painting stands.
Matching and mixing base coat and top coat (clear coat).
Applying base coat and clear coat using spray gun.
Un-masking cars.
Polishing painted panels.
Brushing touching bolts and chips.
Ensuring all occupational health and safety and company policies are complied with.
Panel Beater
Reading and understanding the worksheet and seeking clarification from managers if needed.
Dismantling the job that is allocated to you.
Putting nuts, bolts and clips in trays provided and labelling tray based on the different panels.
Photographing images once the car is dismantled.
Making relevant notes.
Filling out supplementary parts order form for any extra parts that need replacing, and hand it to the Parts Manager.
Notifying the appropriate person if repairs are unable to be carried out in the specified timeframe.
Carrying out body repairs, including welding on panels and repairing dents with the utmost of quality, following manufacturers repair methods for welded panels.
Carrying out body repairs within the given timeframe or in line with company or industry standards.
Reassembling the vehicle once painted.
Disposing of replaced panels and cardboard in the appropriate bins.
Ensuring all occupational health and safety and company policies are complied with.
Insurance Loss Adjuster / Estimator / Production Manager
Dealing with customers.
Receiving customers' vehicles and going over the job with them.
Explaining the process and scope of work to the customers and answering any questions.
Checking in vehicles (checking parts, photographing old damage, installing seat covers etc).
Writing estimates to determine the cost of motor vehicle repairs for insurance companies using software.
Assigning work to Technicians.
Negotiating the cost of vehicle repairs with insurance assessors.
Managing the average cost of repairs and keeping it within the targets.
Ensuring correct manufacturer procedures and methods of repair are available and are followed.
Managing the bookings in and out of the business, ensuring the optimal amount of work is in the business.
Final quality inspections post repairs before handover.
Remuneration packages between $76,515 and $90,000 will be offered to the successful candidates. Sponsorship may be available to the right candidate. APPLY NOW through our online application form:
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