We are seeking an experienced Automotive Painter to join a busy manufacturing workshop specialising in truck bodies and heavy vehicle components. This role is critical to the final presentation, durability, and corrosion protection of our products, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and teamwork.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the preparation, painting, and finishing of steel, aluminium, and composite components, ensuring all work meets internal quality standards, customer specifications, and WHS requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Surface Preparation
* Sanding, grinding, cleaning, filling, and smoothing surfaces
* Masking and protecting non-painted areas
* Conducting pre-paint inspections to ensure substrates meet quality standards
Painting & Finishing
* Applying primers, undercoats, topcoats, and protective coatings using spray equipment
* Mixing paints accurately to manufacturer and job specifications
* Achieving consistent colour, thickness, and texture
* Painting truck bodies, trays, tippers, service bodies, and components
* Touch-ups and rectification work as required
Quality Assurance
* Inspecting finished paintwork for defects
* Rectifying defects efficiently and to standard
* Ensuring all work meets QA and customer expectations before release
Workshop & Equipment Care
* Maintaining spray booths, spray guns, and paint equipment
* Following correct cleaning and shutdown procedures
* Keeping the paint area clean, safe, and organised
Safety & Teamwork
* Adhering to WHS procedures and correct PPE use
* Safe handling of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials
* Working closely with fabrication and assembly teams to meet production schedules
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Proven experience as an Automotive or Industrial Painter
* Experience painting steel and aluminium components
* Ability to deliver consistent, high-quality finishes
* Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
* Understanding of WHS and safe work practices
Desirable
* Experience in truck body, heavy vehicle, or manufacturing environments
* Trade qualification in Automotive Refinishing (or similar)
* Experience with 2-pack paints and industrial coatings
* Forklift licence or willingness to obtain
Personal Attributes
* Reliable, punctual, and professional
* Takes ownership of work and quality outcomes
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* Safety-focused with a positive attitude toward continuous improvement
What's on Offer
* Stable, full-time employment
* Modern workshop and equipment
* Structured production systems and job planning
* Supportive team environment with opportunities to upskill
* Competitive pay based on experience and skill level
If you're a skilled painter who takes pride in producing high-quality finishes and wants long-term stability in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.
Right to Work
The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.