Machinery Spray Painter

Hoban; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoban is seeking an experienced Machinery Spray Painter to refinish a varied fleet of construction machinery. You will diagnose paint issues, perform high-quality repairs and maintain a safe paint shop environment in Archerfield, QLD.

The role requires a Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or equivalent, post-trade experience and expertise with paint preparation, colour matching and spray-booth operations. Join an established heavy-equipment business with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Post-trade experience in automotive or machinery refinishing.
• Strong knowledge of paint prep, colour matching and spray-booth operations.
• Commitment to safe working practices in painting and refinishing industries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, repair and spray-paint construction equipment.
• Diagnose paint defects and propose cost-effective repairs.
• Mix and apply paint using refinishing systems and techniques.
• Operate and maintain the spray booth per safety standards.
• Maintain the paint shop, equipment and work areas to a high standard.
• Complete reports and maintain records of work performed.
• Provide photos and documentation for warranty repairs.
• Monitor paint stock and workshop consumables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

Diagnose paint issues

Heavy machinery experience

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Tools

Spray-booth operations

Paint mixing systems

Job description

Machinery Spray Painter

Join an established heavy-equipment business and apply your automotive refinishing expertise across a varied fleet of new, used and hire construction machinery.

Working within a team, you’ll be responsible for diagnosing paint issues, completing high-quality repairs and refinishing work, and ensuring the spray booth and paint shop remain safe, compliant and well maintained.

Pay rate: $45–$50 per hour + Overtime
Location: Archerfield, QLD
Employment type: Permanent

What you’ll be responsible for

• Prepare, repair and spray-paint new, used and hire construction equipment
• Diagnose paint defects and recommend cost-effective repair solutions
• Mix and apply paint using appropriate refinishing systems and techniques
• Operate and maintain the spray booth in accordance with industry and safety standards
• Maintain the paint shop, equipment and work areas to a high standard
• Complete accurate reports and maintain records of work performed
• Provide photographs and supporting documentation for warranty repairs
• Monitor paint, consumable and workshop stock levels

About you

You’ll be a skilled and safety-focused spray painter with strong attention to detail and pride in producing a quality finish.

You will bring:

• Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or an equivalent qualification
• Post-trade experience
• Experience with paint preparation, colour matching, mixing systems and spray-booth operations
• Strong knowledge of safe working practices within the painting and refinishing industry
• The ability to diagnose paint issues and determine practical repair methods
• Experience working with heavy machinery, construction equipment, trucks or industrial vehicles will be highly regarded

Why join?

• Work across a diverse range of construction and heavy equipment
• Take ownership of the spray booth and paint-shop environment
• Join an experienced After Sales and workshop team
• Access product-specific training as required
• Enjoy a hands-on role combining technical painting, diagnostics and repair work

If you’re an experienced automotive or machinery spray painter looking to bring your skills to the heavy-equipment industry, we’d love to hear from you.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at***********@hoban.com.auor visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.