Auto Spray Painter is a blue collar job that usually works in an automobile company. Their expertise includes spray painting automobile, machines and other products with the use of different color paints and materials.
Basic Tasks:
Spray paint automobiles, machines and other products.
Balancing and layering colors
Clean grease and dirt in the auto mobile
Selecting and mixing colors to match the vehicle’s color.
Sanding, filling and chiseling vehicle as part of it’s preparation
Masking areas that are not included to be painted
Communicate with the head officer or client about their preferred colors and design.
Education and Training Certificate:
Must be a graduate of vocational course in Auto Spray Painting or any related course
Must have at least 2-3 years experience in the same field.
Salary Information:
Local Employment:
Auto Spray Painters receive a minimum salary of PhP380.00 a day.
Overseas Employment:
Australia- AUD43, 440 or PhP1, 338,295 per annum.
USA- USD33, 000 or PhP1, 566,675 per annum
Skills and Competency Requirements:
Must have wide knowledge and skills in auto spray painting
Knowledge in mixing variation of colors
Knowledge and ability to spray balance colors
Knowledge and ability to use spray materials
Must have taste in choosing colors and design
Knowledge in sanding, filling and chiseling vehicles.
Must have good communication skills
Employment Opportunities:
Hiring of blue collar jobs in country like Australia is increasing which includes auto spray painters. Highly skilled Auto Spray Painters are widely needed in developing country like Australia and other countries that manufacture auto vehicles.
Work Environment:
Auto Spray Painters often work in an auto shops or auto mobile company. Because of the chemicals that spray paints contain, Auto Spray Painters are provided with protective suit and mask to avoid contact and inhalation of chemicals.
Work Hours:
Auto Spray Painters often work 8-10 hours a day
Career Advancement:
Entry level Auto Spray Painter can be promoted as Supervisor or Coordinator after years of experience.
