Automotive Paint Sprayer

Job Overview

Jude Color Solutions is seeking a skilled Automotive Paint Sprayer to join our team in Gayaza, Wakiso. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work with a leading provider of branding materials and promotional items in Uganda. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, spraying, and finishing automotive surfaces to achieve professional, high-quality results.

As an Automotive Paint Sprayer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring vehicles receive flawless paint finishes that meet industry standards. You will work with various automotive paints, primers, and clear coats using professional spray-painting equipment. This position requires attention to detail, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality workmanship.

The role involves both full-body and partial automotive spray-painting jobs, requiring proficiency in surface preparation, paint mixing, and colour matching. You will be expected to identify and correct paint defects while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Jude Color Solutions values employees who prioritize safety and quality in all aspects of their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting through sanding, cleaning, masking, filling, and priming to ensure proper adhesion.
• Mix and match automotive paints to achieve the required colours and finishes using standardized colour charts and spectrophotometers.
• Apply primers, base coats, paints, and clear coats using professional spray-painting equipment with consistent technique.
• Carry out full-body and partial automotive spray-painting jobs on various vehicle makes and models to customer specifications.
• Identify and correct paint defects such as runs, uneven finishes, scratches, and colour inconsistencies through sanding and reapplication.
• Polish and finish painted surfaces to achieve a high-quality final appearance using appropriate compounds and buffers.
• Properly operate, clean, and maintain spray guns and other painting equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Ensure completed work meets the required quality standards through visual inspection and thickness measurement.
• Observe workplace health and safety procedures, particularly when handling paints, thinners and other hazardous chemicals.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper organization of the spray-painting work area to prevent contamination and ensure efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Proven practical experience as an Automotive Paint Sprayer or Vehicle Sprayer with minimum two years hands-on experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive surface preparation, paint mixing, colour matching and spray-painting techniques for various substrates.
• Ability to use spray guns, compressors, sanding machines, and related equipment safely and effectively in a workshop environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship with ability to detect minor imperfections in paint finishes.
• Ability to work independently and meet assigned deadlines while maintaining consistent quality across multiple projects.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices including proper ventilation, PPE usage, and chemical handling procedures.

Desirable

• Relevant vocational or technical training in automotive painting, motor vehicle body repair, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Experience with water-based and solvent-based automotive paint systems including urethane, acrylic, and enamel formulations.
• Familiarity with computerized colour matching systems and spectrophotometers for accurate colour reproduction.
• Ability to train and mentor junior technicians in proper spraying techniques and safety protocols.
• Experience working in high-volume automotive repair or refinishing facilities with strict quality control measures.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive monthly salary commensurate with experience and skills in the Ugandan automotive refinishing market.
• Transport allowance to assist with commuting to and from the Gayaza Wakiso worksite on a regular basis.
• Daily lunch provision during working hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity throughout the shift.
• Access to company-provided personal protective equipment including respirators, gloves, and safety glasses for all painting tasks.
• Opportunities for professional development through training on new painting techniques and equipment as they become available.
• Stable full-time employment with a reputable Ugandan company that values skilled tradespeople and their contributions to quality work.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with a portfolio showcasing their automotive paint spraying work. Please include copies of relevant certificates and any documentation of technical training completed. Please apply now by clicking the link below.

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