Vehicle panelbeater and spray painter - Christchurch

Job Position: Permanent – Full time Vehicle Panelbeater & Spray Painter

JM Motor is a Christchurch based panel beating and spray painting workshop. We are employing a Permanent Full time Vehicle Panelbeater & Spray Painter

1. must have least 3-yr experience in panel beating and vehicle spray paint, with quality product.
2. Work nature of this position consists of half portion of panel beating and half portion of spray painting. Must be able to complete 6-8 panels per day.
3. Must be able to complete the job independently, and work under high pace.
4. Must be able to have a pre-job trailer at Christchurch.
5. Key tasks and duties:

• removing damaged panels and parts, and removing upholstery and accessories to gain access;
• removing dents by hammering panels;
• replacing badly damaged sections with new or second-hand panels;
• filling depressions with plastic filler, and filing, grinding and sanding repaired surfaces;
• fitting repaired or replacement panels on vehicles and refitting body hardware such as door locks and trims;
• may assist vehicle body builders in constructing and restoring custom-designed, vintage and other specialty vehicles; may spray-paint vehicles.

• Sanding surfaces by hand and with power sanders;
• removing rough spots on vehicle panels;
• masking areas not to be painted with tape and paper;
• colour matching and mixing paints to match paint shades, and selecting pre-mixed paint;
• applying primer and finishing coats using spray-guns, and sanding surfaces between coats;
• touching up paintwork and applying polish to vehicles;
• removing masking papers, and waxing and polishing finished paintwork;
• painting signs and artwork on vehicles;
• Treating vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals.

1. Work location: Christchurch Central City
2. Hourly Wage: $30-40 (depends on ability and experience)
3. Working days: Basically Monday to Friday, appreciate if can work on weekends (Saturday/Sunday) for overtime work as our workshop has high workload.
4. Basic Working hours: 6-8 hours per day, 30-40 hours per week.
5. Applicants must have NZ residency.
6. Must be able to communicate by basic English.
7. Must provide at least two valid referees contacts of previous employers for consultation. We will call them directly to know more about applicants’ character.
8. Must have clear NZ driver license
9. We have tools in the workshop, but welcome applicants to bring their own spray guns and tools which they are familiar with.

Welcome to send full CV to jmmotor2023@gmail.com