Spray Painter (Waterborne Systems)

Straight panels, perfect colour match: that is the job at this truck body repair workshop in Richards Bay. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is a truck body repair workshop on the Richards Bay side of KwaZulu-Natal. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface
• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor
• Cut and polish to remove dust marks and orange peel
• Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme

• Good colour vision and a steady hand
• Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
• A portfolio or references from previous body shops
• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods

• Experience as a workshop controller in a body shop
• Aluminium and high-strength steel repair training

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

• Expect a practical test panel. Arrive early so you can see the booth and equipment first.
• Say which paint systems you have used, like waterborne base coat with a 2K clear. Body shops care about this.