Marine Painter & Coatings Specialist (Overtime/Weekends)

Tropical Reef Shipyard; Cairns Regional; Sur place; AUD 75 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tropical Reef Shipyard in Cairns, Far North Queensland, is seeking a skilled Painting Tradesperson to perform surface preparation and apply protective coatings across a variety of marine projects.

You will be responsible for removing paint and corrosion, preparing timber, metal and composite surfaces, and applying paints, varnishes and epoxy coatings to meet client specifications. Work will include safe, high-quality finishes in a busy shipyard setting.

Qualifications

• Recognised painting trade qualification or relevant experience in marine or industrial painting.
• Experience with protective coating systems, surface preparation and spray application.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; safety-conscious.

Responsabilités

• Remove paint, coatings and corrosion using abrasive blasting, hand tools and ultra-high-pressure water blasting.
• Repair and prepare timber, metal and composite vessel surfaces for painting.
• Carry out abrasive blasting and other surface preparation activities within your training and competency.
• Fill cracks, holes and imperfections in internal linings and marine structures.
• Apply paints, varnishes and epoxy coatings using brushes, rollers and airless spray equipment.
• Follow product specifications, safety procedures and environmental requirements.
• Complete touch-up painting and onboard preservation to client requirements.
• Apply specialty finishes, including anti-corrosion coatings and epoxy flooring.
• Refurbish and maintain teak decking and decorative marine surfaces.

Connaissances

Surface preparation

Spray application

Protective coatings

Team work

Formation

Painting trade qualification

Outils

Abrasive blasting equipment

Airless spray equipment

Description du poste

Tropical Reef Shipyard in Cairns, Far North Queensland, is seeking a skilled Painting Tradesperson to perform surface preparation and apply protective coatings across a variety of marine projects.

You will be responsible for removing paint and corrosion, preparing timber, metal and composite surfaces, and applying paints, varnishes and epoxy coatings to meet client specifications. Work will include safe, high-quality finishes in a busy shipyard setting.