Vehicle Painters
Snapshot
Vehicle Painters prepare surfaces of vehicles, match and mix colours and apply paint.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 15000 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $720 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | high |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | high |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | average |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- removing rough spots on vehicle panels
- sanding surfaces by hand and with power sanders
- masking areas not to be painted with tape and paper
- 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
- painting signs and artwork on vehicles
- treating vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals
Job Titles
- Vehicle Painter