Manufacturing

Thornton Engineering Australia; Geelong; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Day shift

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Thornton Engineering is seeking an Industrial Spray Painter (NACE 1 or 2) at our Geelong facility to oversee blast and paint quality, inspections and data recording. You will guide the spray staff to meet quality standards and project deadlines.

Requirements include a trade qualification and NACE level 1/2, plus 3+ years in a paint workshop. We offer permanent full-time employment, day shift, competitive hourly rates, superannuation, and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification and NACE certification required.
• 1-3 years experience in a paint workshop environment.
• Experience with AS blasting/painting codes preferred.
• Ability to mentor and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and mentorship to blast and paint staff.
• Monitor blast/paint performance and ensure correct systems.
• Record all blast/paint activities in QC database.
• Prepare reports for MDR requirements.
• Maintain compliance with WHS, quality, and project timelines.

Skills

Trade qualification

NACE level 1/2

First Aid Level 2

Communication skills

Team leadership

PC literacy

Education

Trade apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Simweb QC database

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Thornton Engineering is a family-owned company established in 1975, specialising in the design and fabrication of high-quality steel products for major projects across various industries in Australia.

We provide a supportive and collaborative working environment for our highly skilled and passionate team of engineers to deliver exceptional results. We are committed to empowering our employees to reach their full potential through continuous learning and creativity. Join our team and be a part of our exciting journey to produce a diverse range of steel products.

Company Description

Thornton Engineering is a family-owned company established in 1975, specialising in the design and fabrication of high-quality steel products for major projects across various industries in Australia.

We provide a supportive and collaborative working environment for our highly skilled and passionate team of engineers to deliver exceptional results. We are committed to empowering our employees to reach their full potential through continuous learning and creativity. Join our team and be a part of our exciting journey to produce a diverse range of steel products.

Job Description

Industrial Spray Painter - NACE 1 or 2

The Industrial Spray Painteris responsible for the blast & paint quality, inspections and recording of blast and paint data in our structural steel fabrication facilities. The role involves overseeing the performance and development of blast and paint staff, ensuring all blasting and painting meets the required quality standards and testing requirements and that traceability documentation is up to date for each project.

Performing all necessary blast and paint inspections in compliance with Australian Standards, Client specifications and product requirements. Provide guidance, training and supervision of the blast & paint trade staff to ensure timely project deliveries, effective performance/workmanship and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Objectives

• Ensures adherence to the Company's Quality Policy, Manual and Quality Procedures related to welding and manufacturing
• Ensures adherence to Code requirements and client specifications
• Ensures blast & paint records are up to date
• Understand and implement quality control techniques
• Support the Supervisor in planning and execution of designated work-tasks
• Manages and reports on blast and paint consumables stock levels
• Monitor and raise concerns of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) issues within the workplace.
• Mentor and develop skills of blast & paint trade staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support and mentorship to the blast & paint staff. Develop training program to upskill employees within the blast and paint teams
• Monitoring of blast and paint performances, ensure that the blast & paint staff is following the correct paint system and consumables). Periodically check blast and paint equipment for cleanliness and functioning
• Record keeping of all blast and paint activities on the shopfloor as per project code requirements, keeping the QC database (Simweb) up to date with painter ID's and DFT measurements.
• Maintain blast and paint reports for MDR requirements
• Visual and DFT Inspection (VI) of each paint coat in line with production schedules and project workflow/needs
• Liaise with Afternoon shift supervisor and/or paint inspector (shift handover) when necessary
• Manage and control all activities for blast and paint inspections.
• Always provide positive motivation to all team members within the labour force to ensure an ongoing positive work environment.
• Actioning efforts to minimize waste and act according to our Environment and Sustainability policy.
• Assisting the QC/QA team with documentation, when necessary

Qualifications

• Trade qualification
• NACE level 1, preferably level 2
• First Aid – Level 2.
• Demonstrated history of continual professional development.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a paint workshop environment pluspaint inspector experience.
• Strong and proven trade based background.
• Proven knowledge and experience with AS Code requirements for blasting and painting
• Proven knowledge of all blast and paint processes (steel grit, garnet, airless, pressure pot)
• Affiliation with blast and paint inspection techniques, codes and procedures
• Good communication skills and good organizational skills.
• Able to work as part of and lead a team under pressure.
• Personal drive, initiative and resourcefulness.
• Intermediate computer literacy including Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Additional Information

What do you get in return?

• Permanent full-time stable employment
• Competitive hourly rates, plus super, plus overtime
• Position is for day shift, 6:30am through to 3:00pm, Friday's 6:30am to 12:30pm

Other benefits

• Striving for 'Zero Harm' - safety-based culture
• Clean work environment
• We supply you with all required PPE
• We supply you with all tools you need
• We supply you with 5 sets of work clothes including laundry service

Thornton Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.

Follow our progress on www.thorntoneng.com.au.