Colour Mixer (Automotive Refinish)

Straight panels, perfect colour match: that is the job at this dealership body shop in Montague Gardens. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

Location: Montague Gardens, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface
• Pull and straighten chassis damage on a measuring jig
• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
• Strip damaged panels, bumpers and trims and bag the fixings
• Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme
• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth

• Good colour vision and a steady hand
• Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods
• Panel beating or spray painting trade test, or at least 4 years of proven work

• Aluminium and high-strength steel repair training
• ADAS camera and sensor recalibration after repairs

• Clean, modern booth and prep area
• Paint supplier training courses
• 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.
• Expect a practical test panel. Arrive early so you can see the booth and equipment first.