Industrial Painter / Blaster

Wilson Transformer Company; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Novated leasing

Banking opportunities with our partner

Training & development

Job summary

Wilson Transformer Company in Glen Waverley, Victoria is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter/Blaster to join our Mechanical division on a day shift (6am–2:30pm).

You will be responsible for surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and applying protective coatings to large-scale capital equipment, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

This full-time role offers opportunities for training and development within a growing organisation key to the energy transition.

Qualifications

• Two years (min) hands on industrial spray painting and blasting knowhow.
• Prepare surfaces to be painted.
• Experience with industrial paint application, such as mixing materials for proper application, colour-matching, and providing quality finished surface.
• Attention to quality and detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and coating recently fabricated large format capital equipment.
• Blasting and spraying with large industrial nozzles.
• Perform abrasive blasting to clean and prepare surfaces for painting.
• Apply protective coatings and finishes according to specifications.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment.

Skills

Industrial painting

Abrasive blasting

Surface preparation

Quality control

Safety procedures

Job description

About the role

Day Shift Opportunity - 6am to 2.30pm

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Industrial Painter / Blaster to join our team at Wilson Transformer Company in Glen Waverley, Victoria. This full-time role is a key position within our Mechanical division, where you will be responsible for delivering high-quality painting and surface preparation services to support our transformer manufacturing operations.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and coating recently fabricated large format capital equipment
• Blasting and spraying with large industrial nozzles
• Perform abrasive blasting to clean and prepare surfaces for painting
• Apply protective coatings and finishes according to specifications
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards of quality and safety
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment

What we're looking for

• Two years (min) hands on industrial spray painting and blasting knowhow.
• Prepare surfaces to be painted.
• Experience with industrial paint application, such as mixing materials for proper application, colour-matching, and providing quality finished surface.
• Attention to quality and detail.
• Housekeeping and general working conditions of the work areas are of a high standard.

Preferred

• It is ideal you have blasting and coatings experience on large steel surfaces such as structural steel, ship hulls or transformer tanks.
• Experience working within safety standards and procedures.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work without supervision.
• Worked in a team environment.

What we offer

• Employee Assistance Program
• Novated leasing
• Favourable banking opportunities with our banking partner.
• Opportunities for training & development

Be part of a growing organisation key to the energy transition.

About us

Wilson Transformer Company is a leading manufacturer of power transformers, serving customers across Australia and internationally. With over 80 years of experience, we are known for our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Our Glen Waverley facility is a state-of-the-art production hub, where we manufacture and assemble a wide range of transformer products and solutions.