Industrial Painter & Blaster

Gemco Rail Pty Ltd.; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice options

Overtime and TOIL

Hybrid/ flexible hours

Paid Parental Leave

Learning Academy Scholarships

Volunteer Leave

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Job summary

Gemco Rail Pty Ltd. is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter & Blaster for a full-time role at our Rockhampton, QLD site. You will perform sandblasting, surface preparation, and industrial painting using 2K systems, ensuring coatings meet specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, following safety practices, and coordinating with other trades to meet project deadlines. Pre-employment checks apply, with a view to a stable, long-term position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years industrial spray painting and blasting experience.
• Ability to calculate figures, proportions, areas and volumes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is desirable.
• LEAN mindset and collaborative teamwork encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Follow paint specifications and documentation accurately.
• Apply protective coatings using conventional and airless methods with consistent quality.
• Prepare and mix paints and other substances for application.
• Mix and colour-match paints to meet job specs.
• Perform touch-ups and blend defects.
• Collaborate with other trades to meet deadlines.

Skills

Industrial spray painting

Blasting

Mathematical calculations

Geometric understanding

Time management

Initiative

Flexibility

Integrity

Pressure tolerance

Attention to detail

LEAN mindset

Job description

Gemco Rail,a subsidiary of Engenco Limited is the leading independent provider of rollingstock maintenance, products and services to the Australian and New Zealand rail markets.

Gemco Rail specialises in the manufacture, maintenance and overhaul of wagons, locomotives, passenger cars, rollingstock components and track maintenance equipment to support our customers to maintain their operations effectively and efficiently and maximise the life of their assets.

About the Role

We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Industrial Painter & Blaster to join our team on a full-time basis at our Rockhampton, QLD site. In this role, you will carry out sandblasting, surface preparation, and industrial painting using 2K paint systems, ensuring all work meets quality standards and customer specifications. You will also maintain equipment, follow safe work practices, and ensure all coatings are applied in accordance with company procedures and workplace safety requirements.

This role will report to Site Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow paint specifications and documentation accurately
• Apply paint and other protective coatings to surfaces using both conventional and airless application methods, ensuring consistent coverage and quality finishes.Inspect surfaces to be treated.
• Prepare and mix paints and other substances for application.
• Mix and colour-match paints to meet job specifications.
• Perform touch-ups and blend any defective areas of coated items.
• Collaborate with other tradespeople to meet deadlines

About You

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years industrial spray painting & blasting experience
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic geometry.
• Prioritises and plans work effectively, manages time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans to achieve objectives. Organises and coordinates tasks, identifies resource requirements, and ensures work is completed in line with priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Works with integrity and ethically.
• Reacts well under pressure and within tight timeframes.
• Puntual & physicaly fit
• Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail when applying decals as required, ensuring accurate placement and quality presentation.
• Interested in improving process through LEAN principles and collaborative teamwork

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experiences

• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Applicants must be eligible to work permanently in Australia
• Rigging, dogging and overhead crane qualifications (in addition to forklift)

Why Join Us

Competitive Remuneration

Enjoy a competitive salary package, including salary sacrifice options, opportunities for overtime and Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).

Opportunities for Career Growth and Development

Unlock your potential with professional development initiatives, such as our Learning Academy Scholarships to support your ongoing learning and career development.

Flexible Working Options

We offer flexibility in hours and days as well as support hybrid working for eligible roles, to help manage a work-life balance.

Paid Parental Leave

Up to 12-weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees.

Benefit Portal

Get access to exclusive retail discounts and a range of wellbeing resources.

Appreciation

We recognise and celebrate the contributions, achievements and milestones of our people.

Commitment to the Communities we work in

Take advantage of our paid Volunteer Leave and be part of our Diversity & Inclusion and MakeSustainable Committees.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a medical assessment with drug and alcohol testing, provide a valid police clearance and confirm their eligibility to work in Australia. Strictly no Agencies please.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that fosters a diverse and inclusive workforce and recognised as a WORK180 endorsed employer for women. Our culture is built on integrity, commitment, collaboration and excellence, where every employee is valued and respected, empowering them to bring their best selves to work. We welcome applicants from all cultures, identities and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly if you need any support or adjustments during the recruitment process. You can contact us at @engenco.com.au.