Defence Paint Operator (9-day Fortnight) Growth & Impact

Hanwha Defence Australia; Avalon; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight with every second Frid

On-site gym

Career development

Income Protection Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Café on-site

Job summary

Hanwha Defence Australia is seeking a Production Spray Painter / Operator to support the high-precision paint line at the Avalon site. You will prepare surfaces and apply coatings to exacting standards, contributing to national defence readiness and state-of-the-art vehicle manufacture.

Experience in automotive or industrial paint environments is beneficial; training and career development are available. A collaborative team culture and safety-first mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology (not required).
• Experience in automotive/industrial/manufacturing paint environment.
• Proven experience preparing surfaces and applying coatings to high-quality finishes.
• Knowledge of paint mixing, colour matching, coating application, and testing processes.
• Strong skills using hand and power tools.
• Commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding tasks.
• Experience with quality assurance systems.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office).
• Excellent teamwork and ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and time-management abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting via sanding, masking, cleaning and preparation activities.
• Apply coatings and finishes per quality, safety and work process standards.
• Mix paints and materials to specification, including colour matching.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure finished products meet standards.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and resolving process issues.
• Maintain a safe, organized and efficient work environment.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Quality assurance

Manual dexterity

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Hanwha Defence Australia is seeking a Production Spray Painter / Operator to support the high-precision paint line at the Avalon site. You will prepare surfaces and apply coatings to exacting standards, contributing to national defence readiness and state-of-the-art vehicle manufacture.

Experience in automotive or industrial paint environments is beneficial; training and career development are available. A collaborative team culture and safety-first mindset are essential for success.