Painter Blaster (13116)

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. With a pipeline of more than $1 billion in current and future projects, our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Industrial Painter Blaster to join our Maintenance division working from our Gladstone Workshop.

The Role

Duties and responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Follow and abide by all site safety requirements,
• Performing abrasive blasting to clean and prepare surfaces for painting, ranging from a whip blast, through to a class SA 3 near white metal on ferrous and nonferrous substrates using both garnet and steel abrasives
• Using airless spray equipment and applying up to a 5-coat system (Antifoul systems)
• The understanding and use of a WFT gauge
• Application of inorganic zinc's, epoxy zinc's, high build epoxies, acrylic polyurethanes and anti-fouls
• Hand/mechanical preparation of repair areas using orbital sanders and MBX machines
• Brush/roll stripe coats as required
• Operate and maintain abrasive blasting equipment, including blast hoppers/pots, deadman controls and blast nozzles
• Mix paint following manufacturers' requirements to ensure correct mixing of products
• Inspecting completed work to verify the quality of painting and surface finishing

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Australian recognised Trade Certificate
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug screen
• 3 - 5 years' experience within the industrial coating industry
• Proficient in using blasting and painting equipment such as airless spray pumps and sandblast posts and equipment
• Strong knowledge of different painting techniques, surface preparation methods and industrial coatings
• Workshop experience
• Current "HR" class drivers licence or above (highly regarded but not essential)
• Current HRWL for forklift

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff discount scheme gives you discounts on a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle choices. 

How to Apply

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

Alternatively, please email recruitment@civmec.com.au for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

We respectfully request no agency submissions.

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