Industrial Spray Painter – Afternoon Shift & Temp-to-Perm

Talentblue; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon Shift Casual Rate: $56.25/hr

18% Shift Loading

Superannuation

RDO every second Monday

Permanent full-time path

Immediate start

Job summary

TalentBlue is seeking an experienced Industrial Spray Painter for a leading Australian heavy transport equipment manufacturer in Melbourne’s West. These long-term, temp-to-perm roles offer great pay, daytime hours, and a clear path to permanent full-time employment.

Immediate start pending checks. Salary features an afternoon shift casual rate of $56.25/hr plus 18% shift loading and super, with Monday–Friday 4PM–1AM hours and an RDO every second Monday to create regular long weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Industrial Spray Painter (trade qualification highly regarded, but solid industry experience is essential)
• Experience working on heavy transport, chassis, trailers, structural steel, or large machinery
• Strong understanding of surface prep, paint systems, and abrasive media
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Full Australian working rights and reliable transport

Responsibilities

• Prepare trailers, chassis, components and other fabricated steel surfaces for painting.
• Carry out surface preparation activities, including cleaning, sanding, masking, degreasing and removing contaminants.
• Mix and prepare paints, primers, hardeners and other coating materials in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Apply primers, undercoats and topcoats using industrial spray-painting equipment, including airless and conventional spray systems where applicable.
• Identify and rectify paint defects, including runs, overspray, uneven coverage and surface imperfections.
• Complete touch-ups and rework where required.
• Ensure finished products meet the quality standards and customer specifications.
• Inspect surfaces before and after painting to ensure they meet the required quality standards.
• Monitor coating application and paint finishes to minimise defects and rework.
• Check paint coverage, consistency and finish against production requirements.
• Identify and report any quality concerns or defects to the relevant Supervisor.
• Safely operate and maintain spray guns, pressure pots, hoses, pumps and other painting equipment.
• Clean and maintain spray painting equipment to ensure it remains in good working condition.
• Identify and report equipment faults, damage or maintenance requirements.
• Maintain spray booths, preparation areas and surrounding workspaces in a clean and organised condition.
• Ensure paints, solvents and other hazardous substances are handled, labelled and stored appropriately.

Skills

Industrial Spray Painting

Surface Preparation

Safety Consciousness

Heavy Transport Experience

Education

Trade qualification (desirable)

Job description

TalentBlue is seeking an experienced Industrial Spray Painter for a leading Australian heavy transport equipment manufacturer in Melbourne’s West. These long-term, temp-to-perm roles offer great pay, daytime hours, and a clear path to permanent full-time employment.

Immediate start pending checks. Salary features an afternoon shift casual rate of $56.25/hr plus 18% shift loading and super, with Monday–Friday 4PM–1AM hours and an RDO every second Monday to create regular long weekends.