Industrial Blaster & Painter
Trade · Canning Vale, Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · $40 - $45/hr
Know your way around a blast pot and a spray gun? A growing industrial coatings operation in Western Australia wants an experienced Blaster Painter with real hands-on skill in abrasive blasting, surface preparation and protective coating application.
This job suits a skilled tradesperson who knows that a quality finish starts with proper preparation. You will need proven practical experience, a sharp eye for detail and a strong commitment to safe, professional work.
You will join an established team with reliable full-time work, professional blasting and coating equipment, and a culture that values commitment, integrity, safety and steady performance. If your experience comes from projects abroad or back home in the Philippines, be ready to show and verify it.
Key Responsibilities
- Do abrasive blasting on a range of industrial products and surfaces, preparing each surface to the required specifications before coating
- Check that prepared surfaces are ready for coating, then apply epoxy, urethane and other protective coating systems
- Set up and run blast pots, compressors, spray equipment and related tools the right way
- Watch the coating as it goes on to get even coverage and a consistent finish
- Spot surface, coating or equipment problems and report them properly
- Clean, maintain and inspect the blasting and coating gear
- Finish work to the required quality standards and on time, keeping your work practices accurate and consistent on every project
- Stick to safety procedures, industry requirements and Australian Standards, and keep your work area tidy, organised and safe
- Work well with supervisors and other tradespeople
- Be available for occasional night or weekend work when needed, with penalty rates applying
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 2 years' real, hands-on abrasive blasting experience
- A proven background in industrial blasting and protective coatings, including actually applying industrial coatings on the job
- You know how to prepare surfaces to a high quality
- You have a strong grasp of how blasting, prep and coating work
- Your trade experience can be shown and checked
- Careful with details and proud of the work you turn out
- Safety-minded every day, reliable and professional
- Comfortable working solo or as part of the crew
- Fit enough for tough industrial work
- Highly regarded: Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application
- Also highly regarded: AMPP/NACE or other recognised protective coatings qualifications
- A Forklift licence and a White Card are each highly regarded
- You must meet the relevant employment and compliance requirements; if you are already in Australia with valid working rights, you are encouraged to apply
- Already on a 482 visa? You may be considered for sponsorship or a visa transfer. Is sponsorship on offer? Yes, for suitable people who meet the experience, verification, performance and eligibility criteria
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