Painter/Sand Blaster

About the Role

If you're the type who takes pride in a flawless finish and knows your way around a blast pot as well as a spray gun, keep reading. This is a hands-on role for an experienced Painter and Sand Blaster joining a busy industrial operation at the SINO (Citic Pacific) site in Western Australia. You'll be working on heavy industrial plant and equipment, applying protective coatings and carrying out abrasive blasting to a high standard in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. Our client operates across a significant resource processing facility and needs tradespeople who can hit the ground running. You'll be part of a capable team that values quality workmanship, safe work practices, and getting the job done right the first time. This is a casual full-time position offering consistent hours for the right candidate. This site runs to strict safety and quality standards, so attention to detail, a solid understanding of surface preparation, and the ability to follow site procedures are non-negotiable. If you've got the experience and the tickets to back it up, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out abrasive blasting (sand blasting) on industrial plant, equipment and structures to specified surface preparation standards
• Apply protective coatings including primers, undercoats and topcoats using airless spray, brush and roller methods
• Inspect surfaces prior to and after blasting and painting to ensure compliance with specifications
• Read and interpret paint specifications, material safety data sheets and job work orders
• Set up, operate and maintain blasting and spray painting equipment
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with site WHS policies, procedures and permit requirements
• Work safely in confined spaces and at heights as required by the scope of work
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, including correct disposal of used materials and abrasives

Requirements

• Proven experience as an industrial painter and sand blaster, preferably in a mining or heavy industrial environment(Essential)
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen(Essential)
• Ability to work safely at heights and in confined spaces with current relevant tickets(Essential)
• Familiarity with surface preparation standards (e.g. AS/NZS 1627) and paint system specifications
• Previous experience working on a major resource processing or oil and gas site is highly regarded