Industrial Sand Blaster – Abrasive Blasting Technician

Tyree Group; Wingecarribee; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and coaching

Above award pay and benefits

EAP/Counselling services

Job summary

Tyree Group in NSW is seeking an Industrial Sand Blaster – Abrasive Blasting Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will operate blasting equipment, prepare surfaces, and help ensure coatings meet quality standards on diverse transformers projects.

The role offers a full-time day shift with training and career development in a safety‑conscious environment, with opportunities to grow within a leading Australian manufacturer supporting energy transition initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial paint shop environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment maintenance skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with excellent attention to detail.
• Can-do attitude.
• Strong safety mindset and attitude.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Forklift licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate abrasive blasting equipment, including pressure pots, blast cabinets, hoses and nozzles.
• Prepare surfaces by removing rust, scale, paint and contaminants.
• Inspect surfaces before and after blasting to ensure quality standards.
• Select and load appropriate blasting media according to job specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of blasting equipment.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Read and interpret work orders, technical drawings and surface preparation specifications.
• Measure and document blasting profiles and surface cleanliness standards.
• Assist with painting and coating preparation activities where required.
• Maintain clean and organised work areas.

Skills

Industrial paint shop experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety mindset

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Industrial Sand Blaster – Abrasive Blasting Technician

Industrial Sand Blaster – Abrasive Blasting Technician

• High growth Australian owned Company
• Full time Day Shift Opportunity

Tyree Transformers design and manufacture Distribution and Power Transformers. Our transformers and substations are widely used wherever electricity is generated, stored, transmitted, distributed and applied. Tyree continues to grow rapidly as our products are key components of the energy transition in renewable power generation and battery storage, EV fast charging and electrification.

We are committed to keeping talent local and aim to create and foster opportunities for all our employees. We have generations of families across our teams and employees who have been with us for over 30 years and are proud to be the second largest employer in the Southern Highlands.

About the Role

Due to its rapid and ongoing growth, the Company now has an exciting opportunity for an sandblaster/ surface preparation reporting to the Team Leader - Paint, this role will be responsible for:

• Operate abrasive blasting equipment, including pressure pots, blast cabinets, hoses and nozzles.
• Prepare surfaces by removing rust, scale, paint, coatings and contaminants.
• Inspect surfaces before and after blasting to ensure quality standards are met.
• Select and load appropriate blasting media according to job specifications
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of blasting equipment.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Read and interpret work orders, technical drawings and surface preparation specifications.
• Measure document blasting profiles and surface cleanliness standards.
• Assist with painting and coating preparation activities where required.
• Maintain clean and organised work areas.

About You

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in an industrial paint shop environment
• Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment maintenance skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Must have a can-do attitude
• Have a strong safety mindset and attitude
• The proven ability to work within a team environment as the organisational needs dictate
• A current Forklift and Drivers Licence is preferred but not essential

Your Rewards

• On-the-job mentoring and coaching to further develop your skills
• Above award hourly rates and benefits
• Free EAP/Counselling Services available to all employees
• Monday -Friday with overtime available during busy periods.
• 12 additional paid days off per year from our RDO Scheme.
• Real and achievable career development available for driven and motivated candidates

Tyree encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.