Industrial Spray Painter

Flats, County Cork, ievia Workable ATSPosted Nov 2, 2026
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About this role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced spray painter, vehicle refinisher, industrial painter or practically minded manufacturing

operative who wants to develop specialist metal-finishing skills. Previous industrial wet-spray experience is an advantage, but it is not

essential where the candidate demonstrates strong practical ability, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

What you will do

  • Check metal door leaves, frames and associated components against job information before preparation and painting.
  • Clean, degrease, abrade and sand metal surfaces, removing minor imperfections and preparing them for coating.
  • Mask hinges, locks, threaded holes, labels, glazing areas, seals and other details that must remain free from paint.
  • Mix and prepare approved primers, topcoats and related materials in accordance with job requirements.
  • Set up and operate wet-spray equipment and apply even, consistent coatings to doors, frames and components.
  • Pay particular attention to edges, corners, returns, welds and recessed areas to achieve complete and professional coverage.
  • Inspect completed work for colour consistency, runs, dry spray, contamination, surface defects or damage, and complete approv ed
  • touch-up or rework.
  • Handle and rack finished products carefully during curing and onward production.
  • Clean and maintain spray guns, hoses, pumps, mixing equipment, work areas and associated tools.
  • Follow Fireblock quality, health, safety and environmental procedures, including the correct use of PPE and safe handling of coatings
  • and solvents.

Requirements

  • What we are looking for
  • Experience in wet-spray painting, vehicle refinishing, industrial painting, metal finishing, fabrication or a practical manufacturing role is
  • desirable.
  • Good manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude and close attention to detail.
  • A careful and methodical approach to preparation, masking, colour control and final appearance.
  • Ability to follow job sheets, specifications, safety information and work instructions.
  • Good communication, teamwork and a dependable, safety-conscious attitude.
  • A willingness to learn product requirements and develop specialist finishing skills

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with this kind of role?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?

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