Apprentice Body Repair Spray Painter, Eagle Farm
As an Apprentice Body Repair Painter (Spray Painter) you will be part of a team that is delivering an impeccable service experience to Tesla Body Repair customers. This is a hands-on technical role where you’ll have an opportunity to learn from our team of experienced Tesla Body Repair Painter and work with vehicles that are revolutionising the automotive industry.
Throughout this 4-year apprenticeship you will go through an intensive EV and body repair training program designed to provide you with the skills and nationally recognised qualification necessary for a successful career with Tesla’s Body Shops.
This apprenticeship will equip you with the skills and experience to prepare, restore, and finish painted vehicle surfaces. These skills can then be applied to a range of jobs, from repairing damaged paintwork to simply adding some cosmetic enhancement.The training programme you will undertake includes a mix of practical training and assessment, undertaken in our state-of-the-art Body Shops, and eLearning allowing you to complete theory elements of the programme at your own pace. You will have access to videos, interactive simulations and theory assessments, which can be easily accessed at any time and from any device – mobile phone, tablet or PC.
If you have a passion for Tesla and a desire to work on cutting edge electric vehicle technology, we’d love to hear from you.- Work as a team to deliver results and achieve daily goals
- Complete Tesla Specific training
- Develop knowledge of all Tesla products, Body Repair Systems, Process and Procedures
- Ensure workshop is well maintained
- Maintain records of time, expenses and materials
- Perform basic body repair paint work under supervision
- Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and Body Repair Centre
- Educational experience: Year 12 completion
- Eligibility to attend training through MITO
- Valid driver's license
- Fluent English
- Technical acumen – interest in electronics and technology
- Excellent Communication skills, Attention to Detail, and Time Management skills
- Ability to learn on the job, work quickly, efficiently and follow instructions
- Ability to handle shifting priorities and meet deadlines
- Energetic and enthusiastic with a team-player attitude
- Love to change the status quo and work in high-pressure situations.
- Be proactive and take initiative, planning ahead to best support your team
- Be self-aware, flexible and open-minded
- Possess a combination of analytical thinking, hands-on problem solving, and customer-service mindset
- The ability to work with your hands
- An ability to use manual tools
- Understand the basic need for safety in the workplace
- Must be able to take constructive feedback in a positive manner.
- Open to developing the invaluable skill of thinking creatively outside the box.
- Have the drive to push yourself daily.
- Must have high attention to detail.
- Be medically fit to work in a Body Repair Centre
- Must have a passion for our mission, our people, and our customers.