Bodyshop Assistant: Spray Painter| Autoworx | Cape Town Speed shop

Job Description: Motus Autoworx, a dynamic leader in the vehicle repair industry is looking, is inviting applications from honest, trustworthy and highly responsible candidates with relevant spray painting experience to apply for the position of Body Shop Assistant Spray painter at our Cape Town Speed shop branch.

Position Overview: The purpose of the position is to control all aspects of the paint shop from throughput to quality, thereby assisting the branch with the achievement of its financial and service targets.

Minimum Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in colour matching and spray painting.

Minimum Qualification:

• Grade 12

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid, unendorsed Code 8 driver’s license (at least 2 years old)
• Computer literate (basic level will suffice)
• An excellent command of the English language is essential, both verbal and written

Job Outputs:

• Take full responsibility of the quality of work produced by the paint shop.
• Develop and implement quality control mechanisms throughout the painting process.
• Mix colours to achieve a 100% match, considering light variations.
• Spray vehicles and parts, ensuring a perfect colour match and preventing overspray.
• Manage and monitor the use of all paint shop equipment to ensure proper maintenance and good working conditions.
• Run the paint shop in the most cost-efficient manner.
• Ensure the effective maintenance of all paint shop facilities.
• Take full responsibility for health and safety compliance within the paint shop.
• Train all paint shop staff in emergency procedures.
• Check and control the output of the preparation team to ensure correct flatting.
• Perform a final quality check on both preparation and repair work before a vehicle is moved for painting.
• Ensure paintwork is completed to the highest possible standards.
• Inspect any overspray and ensure all overspray is cleaned from the vehicle.

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills to support.
• Self-motivated.
• Honest, trustworthy and highly responsible.
• Neat and presentable.
• Must be able to handle pressure and exhibit good time management skills, demonstrating a sense of urgency and commitment.
• A team player