Vehicle Painter
Vehicle painters prepare surfaces of vehicles, match and mix colours, and apply primer and finishing coats of paint.
Vehicle painters may perform the following tasks:
- remove rough spots on vehicle panels and sand surfaces by hand or with electric/air sanders
- mix and match paint so that it is similar to the existing paint shade, or select pre-mixed paint
- apply primer and finishing coats using spray guns and rub down surfaces between coats
- touch-up paintwork and apply polish to vehicles
- remove masking papers and wax and polish finished paintwork
- paint signs or artwork on vehicles
- treat vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals.
Vehicle painters wear protective clothing and face masks.
Personal Requirements:
- enjoy practical and manual work
- good hand-eye coordination
- normal colour vision
- no breathing-related problems
- no allergies to thinners or paints
- able to stand or bend for lengthy periods.
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