Machinery Spray Painter

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

Job summary

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking a skilled Machinery Spray Painter in Archerfield, QLD. You will apply automotive refinishing expertise across new, used and hire construction machinery, delivering high-quality finishes in a safe, compliant environment.

This permanent role offers hands-on spraying, diagnostic assessment and shop maintenance. You will prepare, repair and spray-paint equipment, match colours, operate spray booth systems and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology or equivalent.
• 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.
• Ability to diagnose paint issues and determine practical repair methods.
• Experience with heavy machinery, construction equipment, trucks or industrial vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Paint preparation

Colour matching

Spray-booth operation

Safety practices

Diagnostics

Heavy machinery experience

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

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.

• 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

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 [e-mail] or visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.