Marine Blasting & Painting Specialist

Austal; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrificing

Novated leasing

Retailer discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Insurance discounts

Job summary

Austal Brisbane site is seeking a trade-certified abrasive blasting and industrial coatings professional to perform blasting, painting and surface preparation on vessels and related equipment. The role emphasizes safe work practices, quality standards, and collaboration with shipyard teams.

You will be involved in water blasting, sanding, priming, spray painting, and surface finishing, ensuring hull integrity and compliance with quality systems while supporting other business areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Trade Certification in Abrasive Blasting/ Industrial Coatings or equivalent.
• Experience in Blasting/Painting in marine industry or heavy industrial.
• Capable of performing work in a safe and acceptable manner.
• Demonstrate adequate theoretical knowledge.
• Confined Space and Working at Heights.

Responsibilities

• Water blasting and abrasive blasting of hulls & structures.
• Sanding, masking and demasking to vessel hulls & structures.
• Fill & faring ships sides & hull repairs.
• Priming, undercoating, top coating of all paint systems to all surfaces.
• Airless spray painting & pot gun spraying to vessel hulls & structures.
• Brush and roller painting.
• Conduct fire & confined space watch as required and directed by Supervisor/Manager.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and productive work environment.
• Support the other parts of the business as required.
• Ensure the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 Quality management systems are met.

Education

Trade Certification in Abrasive Blasting/ Industrial Coatings or equivalent

Tools

Abrasive blasting equipment

Job description

Austal Brisbane site is seeking a trade-certified abrasive blasting and industrial coatings professional to perform blasting, painting and surface preparation on vessels and related equipment. The role emphasizes safe work practices, quality standards, and collaboration with shipyard teams.

You will be involved in water blasting, sanding, priming, spray painting, and surface finishing, ensuring hull integrity and compliance with quality systems while supporting other business areas as needed.