Painting Technician

About the role

The Painting Technician is a skilled craftsperson responsible for all surface‑finishing work on custom event fabrication projects. Working in a fast‑paced workshop, the role requires applying a variety of paints and coatings to wood, metal, foam and fabric while meeting tight visual standards and deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces – sand, prime, seal and ready wood, MDF, metal and foam for painting.
• Apply paints, lacquers, varnishes and specialty coatings using brushes, rollers, airbrushes and spray guns.
• Mix and match colours to client‑specified RAL or Pantone references.
• Execute aged, distressed, metallic, faux‑texture and other decorative finishes on props and furniture.
• Inspect finished work for defects, perform touch‑ups and ensure visual quality before dispatch.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 + years experience in decorative or industrial painting, preferably in events, theatre or custom fabrication.
• Proficiency with spray guns, airbrush equipment and hand‑painting techniques.
• Strong knowledge of acrylics, enamels, lacquers, epoxies and specialty coatings.
• Ability to read design briefs, mood boards and colour specifications accurately.
• Physical capability to work on ladders, scaffolding and large‑scale builds.

Required skills

• Spray gun operation
• Airbrush operation
• Hand painting techniques
• Acrylic, enamel, lacquer and epoxy paint application
• Colour matching using Pantone and RAL systems
• Surface preparation – sanding, priming, sealing