Truck Body Spray Painter

Active Tree Services · Wingfield SA 5013 · Full time
Posted 1d ago

Truck Body Spray Painter

Active Tree Services
~$75k - $95k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Prepare, spray paint and finish custom truck bodies and specialised heavy-vehicle equipment, including surface preparation, priming, topcoats and touch-ups.
  • Manage paint stocks, equipment, workload and project timelines while maintaining quality, safety and a clean work area.
  • Work autonomously within a workshop team; a current driver’s licence is required, and a relevant trade qualification is an advantage.

Join AEM as an experienced Truck Body Spray Painter, preparing and painting custom truck bodies and specialised heavy vehicle equipment.

This is a hands-on, autonomous role where you’ll manage your own workload, paint stocks and project timelines while delivering a consistently high-quality finish.

About the Role

Working within our workshop team, you will:

  • Prepare truck bodies and components for painting
  • Sand, mask and complete surface preparation
  • Apply primers, undercoats and topcoats
  • Complete touch-ups and rectification work as required
  • Inspect finished work prior to handover
  • Manage paint, consumables and stock levels
  • Plan your workload and communicate project timelines
  • Maintain painting equipment and a clean, safe work area
  • Work confidently and effectively with minimal supervision

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in automotive, truck, industrial or heavy equipment spray painting
  • Strong surface preparation and spray-painting skills
  • Experience with primers, undercoats and topcoats
  • High attention to detail and pride in your finish
  • Good organisation and time-management skills
  • Ability to manage your own workload and work unsupervised
  • Strong communication skills
  • Current driver's licence
  • Relevant trade qualification highly regarded but not required

Why choose AEM?

  • Permanent full-time position with long-term stability
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Autonomous role with ownership of your work
  • Varied projects across custom trucks and specialised equipment
  • PPE and uniforms provided
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee Benefits Program
  • Strong safety culture

Ready to apply your craft in something different? Apply NOW!

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Skills

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Attention to detailAutonomous workingExcellent communication skillsHeavy vehicle paintingPaint quality inspectionPaint rectificationPaint stock managementPaint touch-upsPrimer applicationSpray paintingSpray-painting equipment maintenanceSurface preparationTime managementTopcoat applicationTruck body spray paintingUndercoat applicationWorkload planningWorkplace safety

Licenses & certifications

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Current drivers licenceRelevant trade qualification

Perks & benefits

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Autonomous roleEmployee benefits programLong-term stabilityOvertime opportunitiesPpe and uniforms providedTraining and development opportunities

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