About Volgren: Established in 1977, Volgren is Australia's largest and most successful bus body builder. We have three manufacturing facilities located in Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia, with aftersales facilities across four states including VIC, QLD, WA, and New South Wales.
We build bus bodies for the world's leading chassis manufacturers, including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, MAN, and BYD. Our uncompromising manufacturing standards, class-leading technology, and unmatched after-sales service ensure our customers can trust in our product.
Our Focus
At Volgren, we focus on providing great working and learning opportunities to passionate people who are ready to grow with us. We champion ideas and innovation, get around each other, and strive for quality. We aim to provide a safe working environment with multiple opportunities for enthusiastic people to improve and hone their skills while learning about the manufacture of electric vehicles.
Our values include:
* Respect and Appreciation of People
* Making it Happen with Excellence
* CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
* ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
* SUSTAINABILITY
* TEAMWORK
Benefits
The opportunity to build on your current skills and open further doors in the manufacturing industry.
The opportunity to enroll in our National Upskilling Program as part of our commitment to your Learning and Development.
Local and international career opportunities with Volgren Australia and Marcopolo.
Contribute to the local content supported by the government.
Ability to work within a close team environment.
Opportunity to travel interstate.
Be part of the National Incentive Program.
Clean and safe work conditions.
Ongoing support for the right candidate.
Opportunity to cross-skill with different sections/departments.
Close to public transport.
24/7 free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free onsite parking available.
Working in a well-set up facility with modern equipment.
About The Role
We are looking for a Qualified Spray Painter with Body Building/Refinishing Background within our Eagle Farm facility.
In this hands-on position, you will have a strong drive and motivation to succeed and be able to work in a safety-conscious environment.
The pay rate is market competitive and depends on experience and qualifications.
This will be a permanent full-time opportunity and paid as per our Enterprise Agreement.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Prepare parts and surfaces for painting or coating by removing dirt, rust, and any loose/old paint.
Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles for accurate paint flow and thickness.
Properly mask areas which are not being painted and remove tape at the completion of the job.
Apply rust-proof undercoats and primers using a spray gun.
Sand and clean surfaces between coats where required.
Identify and touch up any defective areas.
Keep track of paint stock inventory and liaise with appropriate personnel.
Safe use of spray paint tools and equipment such as spray guns, paint shakers, pressure pots, etc.
Compliance with WHS policies and procedures.
Able to paint B.C metalics and 2K paints.
Sanding surfaces by hand and with power sanders.
Colour matching and mixing paints to match paint shades, and selecting pre-mixed paint.
Applying primer and finishing coats using spray-guns, and sanding surfaces between coats.
Touching up paintwork and applying polish to vehicles.
Removing masking papers, and waxing and polishing finished paintwork.
Removing damaged panels and parts, and removing upholstery and accessories to gain access.
Removing dents by hammering panels.
Replacing badly damaged sections with new or second-hand panels.
Spray-painting vehicles.
Qualification And Experience
Qualified in Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology (AUR32420) or equivalent.
Previous experience in spray painting and panel/body repairs on heavy vehicles.
Assessing damaged vehicles with advice on quoting and timeframes for repairs.
Quality assurance and commissioning of finished repairs.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
(MR) licence preferred but not mandatory.
Previous exposure and experience in a vehicle manufacturing/service paint/panel environment will be highly regarded.
This position also requires the applicant to undertake a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol analysis, musculoskeletal evaluation, and hearing test.
Applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.
Diversity And Inclusion Commitment
Volgren is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Indigenous Business Sectors, people of all genders including those who identify as LGBTQIA, people with a disability and from disability enterprises, people from Sustainable Regions, Disadvantaged Sectors and Social Enterprises and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to treating every application objectively, following a coherent screening and interview process, and we hire based on attitude, skill, and merit.