Spray Painter
Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO)
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates.
Position Overview:
- The Automotive Spray Painter is responsible for preparing vehicle surfaces and applying paint finishes to Trucks, cars,escavators, buldozers etc.
- The role requires precision, color-matching skills, and strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations to deliver high-quality automotive finishes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare vehicle surfaces by washing, sanding, masking, filling, and priming
- Inspect vehicles for damage or imperfections prior to painting
- Mix and match automotive paints according to color codes and specifications
- Apply base coats, clear coats, and specialty finishes using spray equipment
- Operate spray booths and ensure proper booth conditions
- Monitor paint thickness, texture, and finish quality
- Identify and correct defects such as runs, orange peel, fisheyes, or color mismatch
- Perform polishing and final touch-ups as required
- Clean and maintain spray guns, paint booths, and tools
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Maintain accurate job records and material usage logs
Academic Requirements
- OND, SSCE
- Trade Test 1,2,3
Years of Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in an automotive setup will be an added advantage
Skills:
and Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an automotive spray painter
- Strong knowledge of automotive paint systems and colour-matching techniques
- Ability to operate HVLP and air spray painting equipment
- Excellent attention to detail and quality control
- Understanding of vehicle body repair and refinishing processes
- Knowledge of workplace safety standards and PPE requirements
- Ability to work efficiently under time and production deadlines.