Spray Painter Assistant (overhead crane license is essential)

Spray Painter Assistant R8900.00 / Port Elizabeth

Ensure the touch-up and final finish of components within the paint shop as well as provide the necessary assistance and act as an absentee replacement to the spray painter.

Ensure adherence to company rules and regulations as documented in the company’s disciplinary policy

• Ensure that all surfaces (Tipper bodies, Chassis, Sub-frames, Wheels, and small parts) are clean, dust-free,
dirt-free and grease-free
• Ensure that all name tag stickers are removed from surfaces before paint application
• Ensure that all parts not being painted are covered with masking paper and masking tape and remove masking paper and masking tape after the spray paint process
• Ensure to remove all defects in and on metal surfaces using an Orbital Sander and Sanding Paper
• Ensure that Orbital Sanders are in working condition and maintained it on a daily basis
• Ensure to use of body fillers to cover all dents and deep scratches in metal surfaces
• Ensure that all metal joints (Tipper Bodies) are sealed with sealer
• Ensure to apply primers are on all bare metal surfaces before painting
• Ensure that spray gun settings are set correctly to avoid creating paint defects
• Ensure to mix paint is to the correct specification.
• Ensure paint all small parts with a spray gun
• Ensure paint inaccessible areas with a paintbrush
• Ensure report all abnormalities or breakdowns to the Team Leader or Supervisor
• Ensure assist spray painters in all aspects as and when required
• Ensure to clean all spray equipment is with solvent