Industrial Painter and Abrasive Blaster

Randstad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter and Abrasive Blaster for a casual, ongoing role at the Garden Island Defence Precinct in Potts Point, Sydney. Enjoy full-time hours (Mon-Fri) with overtime, with potential for permanent placement in the future.

You will perform abrasive blasting and industrial painting using airless spray machines, hydro blasting tools, and pressure pots, while upholding strict safety and quality standards in a shipyard setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing) or equivalent.
• Current White Card.
• Valid licences: Working at Heights, Confined Space (Enter & Work), and EWP.
• Australian Citizen; able to pass AFP check and Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performing high-quality abrasive blasting and industrial painting.
• Utilising specialised equipment including airless spray machines, hydro blasting tools, and pressure pots.
• Ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards in shipyard environments.

Skills

Industrial painting

Abrasive blasting

Safety compliance

Education

Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing)

Tools

Airless spray machines

Hydro blasting tools

Pressure pots

Job description

Are you an experienced Industrial Painter and Abrasive Blaster looking to contribute to Australia's critical defence infrastructure? We have a unique, ongoing casual opportunity based at the prestigious Garden Island Defence Precinct in Potts Point.

Why Join Us?

• Critical Defence Work: Play a pivotal role in the maintenance of commercial and Navy vessels.
• Professional Growth: Work alongside a team of highly skilled trades in a dynamic, large-scale project environment.
• Stability & Opportunity: Secure full-time hours (Monday-Friday) with overtime opportunities. Additionally, there is potential for this to be come a permanent role in the future.
• Supportive Culture: Join an inclusive team where diversity is celebrated and your professional development is prioritised.

Your Role

As an Industrial Painter/Abrasive Blaster, your core responsibilities will include:

• Performing high-quality abrasive blasting and industrial painting.
• Utilising specialised equipment including airless spray machines, hydro blasting tools, and pressure pots.
• Ensuring all work meets strict safety and quality standards while navigating shipyard environments.

What You Bring

To be successful, you are safety-conscious, reliable, and driven to grow your technical skills:

• Essential Experience: Solid background in industrial painting and abrasive blasting.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing) or equivalent.
  • Current White Card.
  • Valid licenses: Working at Heights, Confined Space (Enter & Work), and EWP.
• Desirable: Experience in the shipbuilding, mining, heavy engineering, or energy sectors. HRW licenses (Forklift, Dogman, etc.) are a significant advantage.

Important Requirements

This role requires access to a Defence facility. To be considered:

• You must be an Australian Citizen.
• You must be able to pass an Australian Federal Police Check and obtain a Defence Security Clearance (Learn more at the AGSVA website).

At Randstad, we are committed to equal employment opportunities. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.