Panel Beater and Spray Painter (All-Rounder)

Got an eye for a smooth finish? The fleet repair centre in Welkom wants your skills in the booth or on the jig. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is Welkom-based, with most of your time spent at a fleet repair centre. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Repair dents with hammers, dollies and a stud welder
• Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme
• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Strip damaged panels, bumpers and trims and bag the fixings
• Cut and polish to remove dust marks and orange peel
• Pull and straighten chassis damage on a measuring jig
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim

• Knowledge of spray booth safety and respirator use
• A portfolio or references from previous body shops
• Good colour vision and a steady hand
• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods

• Experience as a workshop controller in a body shop
• ADAS camera and sensor recalibration after repairs
• Measuring jig and electronic measuring experience

• Productivity bonus per completed job
• Paint supplier training courses
• Full respirator and spray suit supplied

• 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.