Factory Hand / Powder Coating Assistant

seek.com.au; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual to permanent

Overtime opportunities

Superannuation

On-the-job training

Friendly team

Consistent work

Job summary

Caloundra West based industrial coatings business is seeking a reliable, hardworking Factory Hand to join the team. You will be hands-on, perform powder coating prep tasks, loading, unloading, and assist with general duties in a friendly workshop environment.

Ability to work on your feet, be punctual, detail‑minded and safety‑focused is essential; drivers licence required; forklift licence is a plus. Casual role with potential to go full-time and ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• Current drivers licence essential.
• Forklift licence an advantage but not essential.
• Experience in factory or production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cleaning aluminium and steel products for powder coating.
• Loading and unloading products.
• Assisting with general workshop and production duties.
• Packing and preparing completed orders.
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Working alongside our experienced powder coating team.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Able to work on feet

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

We are a busy, established industrial coatings business located in Caloundra West, and we're looking for a reliable, hardworking Factory Hand to join our team.

We're looking for someone with a great work ethic, a positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in and get the job done.

Previous powder coating experience is an advantage, but not essential. We're happy to train the right person!

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and cleaning aluminium and steel products ready for powder coating

• Loading and unloading products

• Assisting with general workshop and production duties

• Packing and preparing completed orders

• Keeping work areas clean, tidy and organised

• Working alongside our experienced powder coating team

This is a hands-on, physically active position, so you'll need to be comfortable with manual work and being on your feet throughout the day.

What we’re looking for

• Reliable, punctual and ready to work

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Good attention to detail and pride in your work

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Physically capable of performing general factory duties

• Commitment to workplace safety

• Current driver's licence essential

• Forklift licence an advantage, but not essential

Previous factory, manufacturing, metal preparation or powder coating experience would be great, but attitude and reliability are just as important to us.

What we offer

• Casual employment with the opportunity to become permanent full-time

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience

• Overtime opportunities when available

• Superannuation

• On-the-job training and ongoing support

• Established local business with consistent work

• Friendly team environment

Sound like you?

If you're reliable, hardworking and looking for an opportunity with an established Sunshine Coast business, we'd love to hear from you.