Industrial Grit Blaster / Coating Applicator / Painter

Chemcote Engineering; Yallah; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemcote Engineering is hiring motivated workers to perform grit blasting, coating application, and painting on steel structures to protect against corrosion. Work is on-site across Wollongong and the East Coast, including ports, industrial sites and marine environments, with full training provided.

Typical duties include surface preparation, grit blasting, applying protective coatings and teamwork on multiple project sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial painting, blasting, or coatings (advantageous).
• Experience as a painter, mechanic, welder, or diver (beneficial).
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights.
• No claustrophobia (confined space work may be required).
• Flexible with working hours.
• Valid driver’s license (Class C).
• Good communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation (cleaning, drying, grit blasting).
• Application of protective coatings.
• Working as part of a team on various project sites.

Skills

Industrial painting

Grit blasting

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Outdoor work

Confined spaces awareness

License (Class C)

English communication

Willing to learn

Job description

Chemcote Specialty Coatings is an Australia-wide specialist in anti-corrosion coating solutions. We provide end-to-end services, from inspection of steel infrastructure and corrosion assessment, through surface preparation and repair, to final protective coating application.

We service a wide range of industries including:

Offshore oil & gas

Marine

Energy and infrastructure

As both an applicator and part of the Chemco International coating system, Chemcote has built a strong reputation across Australia and internationally.

We Are Hiring: Motivated Workers (Grit Blaster / Coating Applicator / Painter)

About the Role

You will be involved in the preparation and coating of steel structures to protect against corrosion. Work is primarily carried out on-site across Wollongong and the East Coast of Australia, including ports, industrial sites, and marine environments.

Full training will be provided.

Typical duties include:

• Surface preparation (cleaning, drying, grit blasting)

• Application of protective coatings

• Working as part of a team on various project sites

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in industrial painting, blasting, or coatings (advantageous)

• Experience as a painter, mechanic, welder, or diver (beneficial)

• Ability to perform physically demanding work

• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights

• No claustrophobia (confined space work may be required)

• Flexible with working hours

• Valid driver’s licence (Class C)

• Good communication in English

• Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to learn

What We Offer

• Competitive pay in line with industry standards

• Sites all over Wollongong

• Ongoing training and skill development

• Varied and challenging work across multiple sites

• Opportunities for career progression

• Potential for interstate or international project work

• Permanent full-time employment