Abrasive Blaster / Industrial Painter

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE supplied

Steady work on major projects

Room to grow with expanding business

Job summary

SIS Australia is seeking tradespeople for on-site abrasive blasting of steel and concrete and application of protective coatings across major infrastructure projects in Victoria. You’ll work with a dedicated crew, following site safety rules and quality checks to specification.

We value proven blasting/industrial painting experience, white card, RIW preferred, and a strong safety mindset. PPE is provided and steady CFMEU-aligned work awaits in a growing team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in abrasive blasting and/or industrial painting.
• RIW ticket preferred.
• White card required.
• EWP and heights tickets highly regarded.
• Confined space and respirator fit testing an advantage.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Abrasive blasting of steel and concrete surfaces to specification on site.
• Apply protective and industrial coatings using airless spray, brush or roller.
• Perform surface preparation, masking and containment setup as required.
• Conduct QA checks including DFT readings and maintain inspection records.
• Adhere to SWMS, permits and site safety requirements; maintain blasting and spray equipment.

Skills

Proven blasting experience

Industrial painting experience

Team safety mindset

Tools

RIW ticket

White card

EWP ticket

Working at heights ticket

Confined space training

Driver's licence

Job description

About us

SIS Australia is a specialist industrial services contractor delivering scaffolding, abrasive blasting, protective coatings and concrete remediation across VIC, SA, NSW, QLD and NT. We are ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001 certified and are growing our Victorian blasting and coatings crew.

You’ll be working on some of the state's biggest infrastructure and industrial projects, alongside a team that knows its craft and backs each other on site.

The role

• Abrasive blasting of steel and concrete surfaces to specification
• Applying protective and industrial coatings (airless spray, brush and roller)
• Surface preparation, masking and containment set-up
• QA checks including DFT readings and inspection records
• Working to SWMS, permits and site safety requirements
• Maintaining blasting and spray equipment

What we're after

• Proven experience in abrasive blasting and/or industrial painting
• RIW (Resources and Infrastructure Industry Work Ready) ticket preferred
• White card (construction induction)
• EWP and working at heights tickets highly regarded
• Confined space and respirator fit testing an advantage
• Current driver's licence
• Strong safety mindset and a team-first attitude

What we offer

• Pay and conditions under our registered CFMEU Blast & Paint Enterprise Agreement
• Steady work on major infrastructure and industrial projects
• PPE supplied
• A supportive crew and room to grow with an expanding business