Head Painter - Finch Restorations
Shape the Future of Preserving the Past with Finch Restorations
Finch Restorations is Australia's premier vehicle restoration firm. We specialise in the complete body-off, ground-up restoration of Veteran to Modern-Classic era (1890 to 1990) cars, trucks, and motorcycles, and we do much more!
We have a team of highly experienced professionals who have a deep understanding of all aspects of the restoration process.
Our New Branch
We are establishing a new flagship branch in Hindmarsh close to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. We are currently establishing our Paint Shop in stage one. Stage two incorporates areas for restorations, repairs and maintenance, Trim Shop, and concierge vehicle storage.
The Role
The Head Painter role will be based at our new Hindmarsh branch. The role requires some induction and training in our Mt Barker branch, helping to establish the new Paint Shop at Hindmarsh, some works in a temporary third-party booth being used for transition, and later full transition to the new Hindmarsh branch.
As our Head Painter, you will play a pivotal role in the critical aspect of what people see in our final products - exterior paint coatings. That is true whether our clients request an eye-popping paint scheme or a craftily repaired or replicated patina.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the day to day safe and efficient running of the Paint Shop including control of allocated work, completion of records, and maintaining safe working practises.
- Responsible for the quality of the work carried out.
- Review and check vehicles readiness for prepping and painting.
- Prepare and mask items for subsequent priming and/or painting.
- Colour-match and apply consistent quality coatings to vehicles.
- Lacquer and polish timber and timber-veneered trim.
About You
Your skills and attributes include:
- Being a qualified Refinisher / Spray Painter with five to fifteen years of experience and a demonstrable portfolio of quality projects (essential).
- Holding a Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology. A Certificate IV and/or NACE qualification would be well regarded but not essential.
- Experience restoring and refinishing classic and/or vintage vehicles (desirable).
- Able to colour-match and apply consistent quality coatings.
- Able to visualise the end-product, have a great eye for detail, and take great pride in your work.
- Commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.
- Being an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Why Choose Finch?
Opportunities:
With over two dozen personnel, Finch can offer great opportunities for craftspeople with the right experience, skills, and attitude.
Crafts-based environment:
We work on a broad range of vehicles in a diverse, skilled, crafts-based environment.
Work-life balance:
We offer a better work-life balance with flexible work arrangements with options of 9-day fortnights.
To Apply
Please send Resume to car******@******.au + click to reveal .
- Date Listed:26/04/2024
- Last Edited:26/04/2024
- Salary Type:Hourly Rate
- Job Type:Full-time