Industrial Painter

Spectrum Surface Treatment; Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Surface Treatment in Wangara, Western Australia, is seeking experienced elite level industrial spray painters for local workshop work. You will independently prepare, mix and apply protective coatings to specification while delivering a consistent finish.

This is a hands-on senior role with potential leadership responsibilities on site. We offer premium pay at $70 per hour based on demonstrated experience and capability, with local work and a dedicated team that values quality and pride

Qualifications

• Strong airless spraying skills on fabricated steel and complex assemblies.
• Ability to achieve specified film thickness and a clean, consistent finish.
• Knowledge of mixing ratios, pot life, recoat intervals and curing conditions.
• A disciplined approach to paint usage, equipment care and safety.
• Reliable attendance and the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Production focused with an ability to complete multiple jobs per day.

Responsibilities

• Apply zinc rich primers, epoxy primers, high-build epoxies and polyurethane finishes.
• Read coating specifications and product data sheets.
• Select and adjust spray tips, pressure and application technique to suit the job.
• Control wet film thickness to consistently achieve the required dry film thickness.
• Identify unsuitable surfaces and raise concerns before painting.
• Work with QA to check each coat and correct issues before the next stage.
• Maintain spray equipment and keep your work area organised.

Skills

Airless spraying

Coatings knowledge

Quality assurance

Safety discipline

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

Spray equipment

Coating datasheets

PPE usage

Job description

Experienced elite level industrial painters wanted for local workshop work. Premium pay for proven protective-coating skills, consistent workmanship and pride in your finish.

What's on offer

$70 per hour, based on demonstrated experience and capability.

Local work at our Wangara workshop - home after every shift.

A variety of structural steel, fabricated assemblies, piping and refurbishment projects.

Opportunity for an outstanding senior painter to take on a hands-on leading role.

The role

We are looking for the best workshop experienced industrial spray painters in Perth who can independently prepare, mix and apply protective coatings to specification while delivering a consistent finish.

You will:

Apply zinc rich primers, epoxy primers, high-build epoxies and polyurethane finishes.

Read coating specifications and product data sheets.

Select and adjust spray tips, pressure and application technique to suit the job.

Control wet film thickness to consistently achieve the required dry film thickness without excessive material use.

Identify unsuitable surfaces and raise concerns before painting.

Work with QA to check each coat and correct issues before the next stage.

Maintain spray equipment and keep your work area organised.

What we're looking for

Strong airless spraying skills on fabricated steel and complex assemblies.

Demonstrated ability to achieve specified film thickness and a clean, consistent finish.

Practical knowledge of mixing ratios, pot life, recoat intervals and curing conditions.

A disciplined approach to paint usage, equipment care and safety.

Reliable attendance and the ability to work independently and within a team.

Production focused with an ability to complete multiple jobs per day

We value painters who can explain their process, recognise a problem early and take ownership of their workmanship. We want the best workshop painters available and are prepared to pay for the best of the best!