Vehicle Painters / Panel Beaters
Job ad start date: 14/05/25
Job ad close date 14/06/25
Mitchell ACT
Full Time Salary $80,000 - $85,000 + Super
Description
Prepare surfaces of vehicles, match and mix colours and apply paint.
Tasks
* Removing rough spots on vehicle panels
* Sanding surfaces by hand and with power sanders
* Masking areas not to be painted with tape and paper
* Colour matching and mixing paints to match paint shades, and selecting pre-mixed paint
* Applying primer and finishing coats using spray-guns, and sanding surfaces between coats
* Touching up paintwork and applying polish to vehicles
* Removing masking papers, and waxing and polishing finished paintwork
* Painting signs and artwork on vehicles
* Treating vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals
Additional Requirements / Skills Preferred
Repair damage to metal, fiberglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and form replacement vehicle panels.
Tasks might include but not limited to:
* Removing damaged panels and parts, and removing upholstery and accessories to gain access
* Removing dents by hammering panels
* Straightening damaged vehicles and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment
* Replacing badly damaged sections with new or second-hand panels
* Filling depressions with plastic filler, and filing, grinding and sanding repaired surfaces
* Cutting and joining replacement sections using welding equipment
* Fitting repaired or replacement panels on vehicles and refitting body hardware such as door locks and trims
* May assist vehicle body builders in constructing and restoring custom-designed, vintage and other specialty vehicles
Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000 + Super