Spray Painter
Boksburg, Gauteng
Posted more than 30 days ago
- Company:
- General Heavy Marine
- Company Description:
- GHM’s core business is container handling equipment, material handling equipment and mining equipment. Over the last 10 years we have positioned ourselves as the leading service provider within these industries. Our head office based is in Jet park, Boksburg conveniently 5 minutes from the OR Tambo International Airport, which places us in a key position for efficient parts distribution and equipment services. We have branches in both Durban and Cape Town, with a nationwide footprint covering Richards Bay, East London, Port Elizabeth, Saldanha Bay, Bloemfontein and the areas in Northern Cape. Our regional footprint currently covers Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia.
- Contract Type:
- Contract
- Experience Required:
- 2 years
- Education Level:
- Grade 12
- Gender:
- Male
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
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.