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Blaster/Painter

Accredited Employer · Wangara, Perth WA · Full-time

Salary: $45/hr

Job description

An opportunity is now available for experienced Workshop Blasters & Painters to join a professional industrial services team in Western Australia. This role is suited to qualified and experienced tradespeople who can demonstrate strong technical knowledge across surface preparation, grit blasting and industrial coating application. You will be working in a modern workshop environment with access to advanced equipment and contributing to projects requiring precision, consistency and strict quality standards. The employer is investing in long-term team growth and offers permanent employment, competitive rates, training and development, career progression and a range of shift options.

Key responsibilities

  • Complete industrial surface preparation and abrasive blasting activities
  • Perform grit blasting to Sa 2.5 and Sa 3 specifications
  • Prepare substrates to required cleanliness standards
  • Apply industrial coating systems in accordance with technical specifications
  • Use zinc-rich primers, high-build epoxies and polyurethane products
  • Operate airless and conventional spray-painting equipment
  • Apply coatings to required thicknesses
  • Use wet film gauges to check coating applications
  • Modify application techniques to suit changing conditions
  • Complete stripe coating where required
  • Follow all stages of the coating process
  • Conduct basic equipment checks, troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Clean and maintain spray equipment, blasting equipment and tools
  • Maintain blast room equipment and work areas
  • Safely load and unload blasting trolleys
  • Comply with safety, quality and QA/QC requirements

Requirements

  • 3+ years of industrial blasting and painting experience
  • Previous experience in a workshop-based industrial role
  • Strong knowledge of surface preparation and abrasive blasting
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve Sa 2.5 and Sa 3 standards
  • Experience with industrial protective coatings
  • Knowledge of zinc-rich primers, high-build epoxies and polyurethanes
  • Competent use of conventional and airless spray equipment
  • Ability to apply coatings to specified thickness requirements
  • Experience using wet film gauges
  • Understanding of stripe coating and complete coating systems
  • Knowledge of substrate cleanliness and QA/QC requirements
  • Strong equipment maintenance and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong safety awareness and reliable work ethic
  • Forklift ticket is desirable
  • Gantry or overhead crane experience is desirable
  • Visa sponsorship may be available for the right candidate

Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.

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