Car Painter Germany – Wolfsburg | 24 EUR/hour

We are looking for an experienced Car Painter for work in Wolfsburg, Germany. The selected candidate will prepare and paint vehicle body panels, complete vehicles and individual automotive components.

The work involves cleaning, sanding, filling, masking and priming surfaces before applying basecoat, metallic paint, clearcoat and other automotive coatings.

The employee will use professional spray guns, paint-mixing systems, sanding equipment and modern spray booths.

This Car Painter Germany position is suitable for candidates with practical automotive refinishing experience, attention to detail and the ability to produce a high-quality finish.

1. Inspecting vehicle body panels and identifying areas requiring preparation or painting.
2. Cleaning and degreasing vehicle surfaces before beginning repair work.
3. Sanding old paint, corrosion, scratches and damaged surface layers.
4. Applying body filler and levelling repaired surfaces accurately.
5. Masking windows, trim, lights and components that must not be painted.
6. Applying corrosion protection, primer, filler primer and sealing products.
7. Mixing automotive paint according to colour codes and manufacturer formulas.
8. Matching existing vehicle colours and checking test samples.
9. Applying basecoat, metallic paint, pearl paint and clearcoat using spray guns.
10. Drying painted parts inside professional spray booths.
11. Polishing finished surfaces and removing minor paint imperfections.
12. Cleaning spray guns, tools and the painting area after completing work.

1. Previous professional experience as a car painter, automotive painter or vehicle refinisher.
2. Practical experience preparing and painting passenger cars or commercial vehicles.
3. Ability to sand, fill, mask, prime and paint vehicle body components independently.
4. Knowledge of automotive paint systems, primers, basecoats and clearcoats.
5. Experience using professional spray guns and paint-mixing equipment.
6. Ability to match paint colours according to manufacturer colour codes.
7. Knowledge of paint defects and methods of correcting surface imperfections.
8. Basic German or English language skills for workplace communication.
9. Good manual skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
10. Ability to follow workplace safety and chemical-handling procedures.
11. A category B driving licence is an advantage.
12. Readiness to work full-time in Wolfsburg, Germany.

The salary for this position is 24 EUR per hour.

This is a full-time job. The exact number of working hours per week and the daily working schedule are confirmed with selected candidates during recruitment.

Work may be organized during regular daytime workshop hours or in a shift system depending on production requirements.

Additional working hours may be available during periods of increased workload or when vehicle repairs must be completed within specific deadlines.

The exact overtime rates, shift allowances, holiday pay, payment dates and employment contract conditions are confirmed before starting work.

Correct surface preparation is essential for achieving a durable and professional automotive paint finish.

The employee will remove dirt, grease, rust, old coatings and damaged paint from vehicle body panels.

Dents, scratches and repaired areas may require body filler, fine filler and several sanding stages.

The painter must select the correct abrasive materials and sanding grade for each preparation stage.

Prepared surfaces must be smooth, clean, dry and free from dust before applying primer or paint.

The employee may use computerized paint-mixing systems and manufacturer colour databases.

Paint must be mixed according to the correct colour code, formula, vehicle model and production year.

The painter may prepare test samples to compare the mixed colour with the existing vehicle finish.

Adjustments may be necessary due to ageing, sunlight exposure, previous repairs or differences between vehicle panels.

Paint, hardener, thinner and other materials must be measured accurately according to product instructions.

The employee will apply automotive coatings using professional gravity-feed or pressure-feed spray guns.

The spray gun must be adjusted according to the paint material, required pressure, spray pattern and surface size.

Paint should be applied in even layers with the correct overlap, distance and spraying speed.

The painter may apply solid colours, metallic finishes, pearl finishes, multi-layer systems and clearcoat.

Painted components must be checked for runs, dry spray, dust contamination, colour differences and other defects.

After drying, the painter must inspect the completed surface under appropriate workshop lighting.

Minor defects may be corrected through fine sanding, polishing or local paint repair.

The employee may polish painted panels to achieve the required gloss and remove small dust particles or surface marks.

The finished colour, gloss level, texture and surface quality must match the surrounding vehicle panels.

Completed work must meet the workshop’s quality standards before the vehicle is returned to the customer or production department.

The employee may use spray guns, orbital sanders, sanding blocks, polishing machines, extraction systems and paint-mixing equipment.

Work is carried out inside professional preparation areas, mixing rooms and ventilated spray booths.

The painter must clean spray guns, paint cups, filters and other equipment after each job.

Tools must be checked regularly and damaged equipment must be reported immediately.

The exact tools, paint systems and workshop equipment are confirmed before starting the position.

Automotive painters must follow strict workplace safety and chemical-handling procedures.

The employee may be required to wear protective overalls, gloves, safety footwear, eye protection and an appropriate respiratory mask.

Paints, primers, solvents, hardeners and cleaning products must be stored and used according to their safety instructions.

Spray booths, extraction systems and ventilation equipment must be used correctly during painting work.

Open flames, smoking and unapproved electrical equipment are not permitted near flammable paint materials.

Safety and workshop training is provided according to the employer’s internal procedures.

Accommodation conditions should be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Candidates should confirm whether accommodation is provided or organized, including the room type, monthly cost, deposit, utilities and distance from the workplace.

The employer or recruitment representative should also confirm whether transport between the accommodation and workshop is available.

A driving licence may be useful when the workplace or accommodation cannot be reached easily by public transport.

The exact accommodation and transport conditions are provided to selected candidates before starting work in Germany.

1. Full-time work as a Car Painter in Germany.
2. Work location in Wolfsburg.
3. Salary of 24 EUR/hour.
4. Work in a professional automotive workshop or production facility.
5. Regular salary payments according to the employment contract.
6. Possibility of additional working hours depending on workload.
7. Work with professional automotive paint systems and equipment.
8. Opportunity to gain international automotive refinishing experience.
9. Accommodation conditions confirmed during recruitment.
10. Final employment conditions confirmed before starting work.

The work is carried out in a professional automotive workshop, body-repair centre or vehicle-production facility located in the Wolfsburg area in Germany.

The facility performs vehicle body preparation, accident repairs, component painting, refinishing and final quality-control work.

Employees work with modern spray booths, paint-mixing systems and professional automotive refinishing equipment.

The exact company name, workplace address and final employment conditions are provided to selected candidates during the recruitment process.

If you are interested in this Car Painter Germany job, send your application.

Please include information about your experience preparing, repairing and painting passenger cars, commercial vehicles or automotive components.

Your application should also include information about paint systems you have used, spray-painting skills, colour-matching experience, language skills, certificates, driving licence, current location, availability and contact details.

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