- We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Motor Vehicle Painter to join our vehicle assembly team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing vehicle surfaces, applying paint and protective coatings, and ensuring high-quality finishes that meet company and industry standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicle bodies and components for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming surfaces.
- Mix paints, hardeners, and thinners according to manufacturer specifications.
- Apply primer, base coat, clear coat, and other protective finishes using spray-painting equipment.
- Inspect painted surfaces for defects such as runs, blemishes, or color inconsistencies and carry out corrective work where necessary.
- Match paint colors to approved vehicle specifications and quality standards.
- Operate and maintain spray booths, spray guns, compressors, and other painting equipment.
- Ensure proper drying and curing of painted components.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe paint shop in accordance with company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Handle paints, and other hazardous materials safely and in compliance with regulations.
- Work closely with assembly, body building and quality control teams to meet production schedules.
- Perform routine maintenance on painting equipment and report any faults.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Certificate, Diploma, in Motor Vehicle Spray Painting, Automotive Refinishing, or a related field.
- Proven experience in automotive painting within a vehicle assembly or repair environment.
- Knowledge of automotive paint systems, color matching, and spray-painting techniques.
- Ability to operate spray-painting equipment and related tools safely and effectively.
- Good attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality finishes.
- Understanding of workplace health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Training and career development opportunities.
- A safe, modern, and professional working environment.
- Opportunity to work with a leading motor vehicle assembling company.
Location
We are located at Sabaki-Mlolongo along Mombasa Road.