Job Title: Automotive Spray Painter/Colour Technician Job Location: Auckland, New Zealand Number of Positions: 1 Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time Days Required: Monday to Friday Hours per Week: guaranteed 40 hours 7:30am to 4:30pm Hourly Rate: $30 to $35 per hour (depending on experience) Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Automotive Spray Painter/Colour Technician to join our growing team at Automotive Colours in Auckland. The successful candidate will be responsible for: - Examining and cleaning bodywork, determining scope of work - Preparing the surface including cleaning, buffing, polishing, priming and masking. - Spray painting new and used vehicles and car parts. - Colour matching to meet manufacturers' specifications. - Buffing and polishing the surface between coats. - When spray painting and colour matching is quiet then help in the paint warehouse - Completing records of materials used. - Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the tint room. - Training and demonstrating the correct techniques (preparation, colour matching/mixing, application) to staff and partner businesses - Ensuring all spray equipment is kept and maintained to a high standard. - Adhering to all company health and safety protocols. Job Prerequisites: - Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive spray painting and colour matching. - Experience working with both light and heavy vehicles. - Experience with PPG and Envirobase paint - Ability to colour match by eye with a high level of precision. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. - Be physically able, you may have to lift heavy equipment, stand a lot and bend/stretch in awkward positions. - Be comfortable wearing personal safety equipment such as a facemask. - Be comfortable working in a workshop which can be dirty, noisy and have strong paint fumes (ventilated). How to Apply: If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV. Visa Status: Please indicate in your application if you are a New Zealand citizen or a resident visa holder. If you hold a work visa, please specify the type of visa and its expiry date. Join us at Automotive Colours and be a part of a company that's been thriving for over 22 years and continues to expand rapidly across New Zealand!