Body Repair Painter, Eagle Farm
Description
Tesla is seeking a skilled Body Repair Painter to join our precision repair team at our facility in Eagle Farm, Queensland. This is a hands-on, technical role for a dedicated professional who delivers consistent, high-quality finishes and works efficiently in a production environment.
If you’re a qualified painter with experience in automotive refinishing — particularly in OEM-level colour matching, panel blending, and advanced finish work — this is an opportunity to work on some of the most advanced vehicles in the world, right here in Australia.
Responsibilities
- Prepare damaged panels by removing paint, rust, grease, and old filler using abrasives, solvents, sandblasters, and power tools.
- Perform structural and cosmetic repairs including dents, scratches, and panel gaps using body fillers and precision sanding techniques.
- Achieve seamless blending between repaired and original surfaces to ensure a smooth, uniform finish.
- Mix and apply basecoat and clearcoat with precision using air-assisted spray systems — ensuring consistent coverage, no runs, and zero overspray.
- Match factory paint colours accurately across all finishes, including metallics, pearls, and special-effect coatings.
- Maintain and clean spray guns, air lines, and associated equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Conduct final polishing, buffing, and waxing to deliver a flawless, showroom-ready finish.
- Support production timelines by completing work efficiently and to a high standard, with minimal rework.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience as a paint technician or body repair painter in a professional automotive workshop.
- Proven ability to match OEM paint finishes under real-world conditions.
- Strong understanding of paint mixing, application techniques, and finish quality control.
- Experience with waterborne or low-VOC paint systems (preferred).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 25 kg and working in varied conditions (including confined spaces and high-temperature booths).
- Familiarity with safety protocols, PPE, and chemical handling in spray environments.
- Valid Australian driver’s licence and reliable transport
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation package, Tesla Australia & New Zealand is pleased to offer the following benefits for permanent employees:
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Purchase Tesla stock twice per year at a 15% discount
- Parental leave (no minimum employment period)
- Primary carers – 18 weeks at full pay or 36 weeks half pay
- Secondary carers – 6 weeks full pay
- Miscarriage leave - 10 days
- Employee Vehicle Loan Program
- Novated Leasing (AU only)
- Employee Vehicle Finance program (AU only) - Tesla subsidises your loan interest
- Well-being Fund – An annual allowance of $950 USD for all employees to support their well-being in ways that are meaningful to them
- Health insurance discounts (AU only)
- Bike to work – $10 per day if you cycle to work
- Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential counselling for all staff and their families
- Annual Flu Vaccines
- Birthday Leave, Cultural Significance Leave and Volunteer Leave
Some eligibility criteria may apply, benefits detailed above are subject to change / withdrawal at Tesla’s discretion with no prior notice.