Colour Mixer (Automotive Refinish)

Got an eye for a smooth finish? The truck body repair workshop in East London wants your skills in the booth or on the jig. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in East London, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
• Cut and polish to remove dust marks and orange peel
• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth
• Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface
• Repair dents with hammers, dollies and a stud welder

• Good colour vision and a steady hand
• Panel beating or spray painting trade test, or at least 4 years of proven work
• A portfolio or references from previous body shops
• Knowledge of spray booth safety and respirator use
• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods

• ADAS camera and sensor recalibration after repairs
• Experience as a workshop controller in a body shop
• Aluminium and high-strength steel repair training

• Paint supplier training courses
• Clean, modern booth and prep area
• Productivity bonus per completed job
• Full respirator and spray suit supplied

• Say which paint systems you have used, like waterborne base coat with a 2K clear. Body shops care about this.
• Before-and-after photos are your best proof. Keep them on your phone, ready to show at the interview.