Painter

Proforce Industries Limited was incorporated in 2008 as a total defence solution provider specializing in armoured vehicles and personal protection. The company’s focus is on the delivery of confidence in protective mobility. We have developed a vibrant market for security and mobile protective products within Nigeria and Africa. PROFORCE has exploited its deep technical know-how to produce outstanding armored products for Government Agencies, Corporate Bodies, Diplomatic Communities and Private individuals within Nigeria and Africa. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Painter

Location: No. 1 Akaka Road, Ode Remo, Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time ​

Industry: Automotive & Defence Manufacturing ​Position Overview ​Proforce Defence is seeking a skilled, precision-driven Painter to join our production and finishing team at our manufacturing facility in Ode Remo, Ogun State. The successful candidate will be responsible for chemical surface preparation, priming, spray painting, protective coating, and refinishing operations across commercial, tactical, and specialized armored vehicle bodies and components in line with strict military-grade and automotive industry standards. ​Key Responsibilities ​Surface Preparation & Chemical Treatment: Clean, degrease, sand, mask, and chemically treat metal, composite, and armored steel surfaces prior to coating application. ​Paint & Coating Application: Mix and apply primers, basecoats, clearcoats, anti-corrosion barriers, chemical agent resistant coatings (CARC), and military-grade camouflage patterns using pneumatic spray equipment. ​Spray Booth & Equipment Operation: Set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain high-volume low-pressure (HVLP) spray guns, paint mixing equipment, pressure tanks, air compressors, and heat-curing booths. ​Color Matching & Paint Mixing: Accurately mix paints, hardeners, thinners, and resins according to exact viscosity, color code, and ratio specifications. ​Quality & Finish Inspection: Inspect finished vehicle surfaces for coating thickness, adhesion, gloss level, and surface defects (e.g., orange peel, runs, sags, pinholes) and execute precision touch-ups. ​Safety & Hazard Compliance: Adhere strictly to occupational health and safety protocols, managing hazardous waste disposal and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including air-supplied respirators.

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