Spray Painter

Position: Spray Painter
Company: General Heavy Marine (Pty)Ltd Location: Johannesburg

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Spray Painter to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the identification and separation of non-conforming parts or materials and report them to supervisors. The spray painter will also be responsible for spraying machines, products, and work areas with protective paint using a spray gun. Spray painters prepare all surfaces before spraying, select and mix the coating liquids, and expertly spray each layer to ensure an even coating.

Duties And Responsibilities
• Carrying out inspections on bodywork and frames of machines to assess the extent of damage.
• Disassembling and reassembling damaged machines parts and accessories.
• Repairing scratches, dents, and other damage to bodywork and replacing any parts that cannot be repaired.
• Straightening and aligning frames and unibodies.
• Replacing or repairing windows, car interiors, and exterior trim.
• Filling and sanding bodywork.
• Carrying out painting in booth oven.
• Performing final finishing and polishing.
• Responsible for preparing parts and assemblies for painting
• Mix paint and other materials according to specification or formula
• Ensure facility and spray-painting equipment are in good working condition
• Utilize spray gun and apply paint in conformance with all specifications
• Employ heat or oven paint drying techniques for special purpose finishes
• Scrutinize and measure parts to maintain statistical process control charts
• Monitor machine gauges and equipment operation to discover defects/deviations from standards, and make necessary adjustments

• Utilize solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning sprayers and power equipment
• Follow company requirements to select paint, and match colours of paint following specified colour charts
• Responsible for material and minor maintenance
• Performing final finishing and polishing.
• Cleaning up site and other task associated with job.
Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1-2 years of spray-painting experience, preferably within a business- services environment.
• In-depth knowledge of paint mixing and spraying techniques.
• Must be experienced in the use of a variety of materials and tools in spray painting.
• Ability to follow health and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with quality control.
Skills
• Ability to stand for long hours.
• Interpersonal Skills- ability to communicate with various departments.
• Attentive to detail and organizational skills.
• Adaptability – the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.