Tafe Teacher - Auto Heavy (Diesel Fitting)

247 Workshop Limited, a busy vehicle and machinery repair and panel/paint workshop in Mangere, Auckland, is hiring two full-time Vehicle Painters (automotive spray painters) to join our busy workshop. Ideal candidates must have the following: 2 years relevant experience or a New Zealand Level 4 (or above) relevant qualification in automotive refinishing / vehicle spray painting A good eye for colour matching and a high standard of finish Must be able to work on weekends and work overtime Must be flexible to work early-morning and late-night shifts Ability to work under pressure in a busy workshop Strong commitment to safe work practices, including correct use of PPE and spray booth procedures Be hard-working, reliable and motivated Can work well and efficiently both unsupervised and within a team Physically fit for the demands of the role Job Responsibilities: Preparing vehicle surfaces for painting — sanding, filling, masking, cleaning and applying primer and undercoat Removing rust, old paint and surface imperfections, and treating surfaces with rust-proofing where required Mixing and matching paint colours to match each vehicle's finish Applying primer, base coat and clear coat using spray guns in a spray booth Blending and feathering paint into adjacent panels for a seamless finish Sanding between coats, then wet-sanding, buffing and polishing to a final finish Inspecting finished paintwork for defects such as runs, orange peel or colour variation, and correcting them Detailing and polishing completed vehicles Maintaining spray guns, mixing equipment and the spray booth in clean, safe working order Complying with all company and government health and safety guidelines Any other tasks that are reasonably requested by the employer from time to time In return we will offer: A stable, permanent position in Auckland A supportive and friendly team environment Competitive hourly rate ranging from $32 to $35 per hour Good hours, 40 to 50 hours per week #J-18808-Ljbffr