Automotive Alloy Wheel Spray Painter

5 days ago

za Select Motor Recruitment Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare wheel rims for painting, ensuring surfaces are clean and free from dust and contaminants
  • Inspect unpainted rims to ensure surfaces are suitable for painting
  • Mix paint correctly to achieve the required colour and viscosity
  • Mount wheel rims securely onto holding racks in preparation for painting
  • Carry out spray painting and/or powder coating to achieve a high‑quality finish
  • Place painted rims into the curing oven and select the correct curing programme
  • Complete any required finishing and polishing on wheel rims
  • Inspect finished rims for blemishes, imperfections or defects
  • Carry out touch‑ups and corrective work where required
  • Maintain clean and organised paint areas and workstations
  • Ensure paint guns, filters and other equipment are cleaned and maintained properly
  • Meet required production volumes while maintaining quality standards
  • Follow all workplace, safety and quality procedures
  • Perform any additional reasonable duties as requested by the Supervisor/Manager

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric / Grade 12 preferred
  • Ability to read and understand basic work instructions
  • Basic numeracy skills with the ability to count accurately
  • Previous spray-painting experience is required
  • Ability to spray paint and achieve a consistent, quality finish
  • Experience in wheel refurbishment, automotive painting, panel beating or a similar environment is required
  • Strong attention to detail and a good eye for colour and finish
  • Reliable, hardworking and quality-focused
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Able to work to production targets and deadlines
  • Team player with a positive, hands‑on approach
  • Motor Industry experience Essential