Industrial Painter

A high-profile manufacturer providing custom sheet metal fabrication and precision CNC machining solutions to various industries for over 35 years has a vacancy for qualified and experienced industrial painters to join their team in a modern state-of-the-art paint shop.

The applicant should have experience in surface preparation, spray painting, and applying protective coatings to metal & plastic components and structures. Experience in powder coating is an advantage. 

Qualifications

Ideal applicants will have:

• Trade Certificate III  or Experience  in Surface Preparation and Coating Application

• 3 years + of previous and recent industrial painting & blasting experience

• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, or specifications

• Previous experience in industrial painting or a similar role

• Understanding of various painting techniques, coatings, and equipment

Key Responsibilities/Skills

• review painting specifications and comply with the required standards

• mix and match paints and coatings according to specifications

• clean and prepare surfaces to specification (sanding, masking etc)

• ability to apply protective coatings using spray guns as per required specifications

• apply sealants and silicon to specifications where required

• inspect surfaces for defects and ensure quality even finish

•  maintain and record painting thickness

• operate and maintain painting equipment safely

Key Attributes

• ability to work as part of a team and understand the importance of teamwork.

• good communication skills 

• strong attention to detail and take pride in their work

• follow workplace OH&S regulations, proper use of PPE and ventilation

• physically fit to be able to lift workpieces during their work

• reliable

• self-motivated

• clean police record 

• ability to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol screen (if required)

To apply for this position, please email your resume to [email protected]

Only suitably qualified and experienced applicants who meet all the above requirements will be contacted