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 14273.
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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