Colour Mixer (Automotive Refinish)

Got an eye for a smooth finish? The truck body repair workshop in Springs wants your skills in the booth or on the jig. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is Springs-based, with most of your time spent at a truck body repair workshop.

• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme
• Pull and straighten chassis damage on a measuring jig
• Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor
• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth
• Repair dents with hammers, dollies and a stud welder
• Strip damaged panels, bumpers and trims and bag the fixings

• Panel beating or spray painting trade test, or at least 4 years of proven work
• Knowledge of spray booth safety and respirator use
• Able to work to insurer repair times and quality standards
• Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
• Good colour vision and a steady hand
• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods

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

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