Marine Painters

Pacific Marine Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Marine Group (PMG) is seeking experienced Marine Painters for our Paint and Blast team in Townsville. You will handle preparation, blasting and coating of vessels and marine infrastructure, contributing to projects across the marine industry.

Ideal candidates have strong marine coating backgrounds, safety awareness, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marine painting and protective coatings.
• Experience with surface preparation and coating application.
• Driver's Licence or reliable transportation.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a positive and reliable work ethic.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Will Consider automotive, commercial and industrial experience.
• Desirable: experience with abrasive blasting.
• Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Involved in preparation, blasting and coating of marine assets.
• Work across a range of marine assets including vessels and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with team to ensure high-quality finishes in demanding environments.

Skills

Marine painting

Surface preparation

Coating application

Abrasive blasting

Driver's licence

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application

Construction Industry White Card

High Risk Work Licences

Job description

Pacific Marine Group (PMG) is a marine contractor at the forefront of the Maritime Industry in Northern Australia and the Pacific Rim. With approximately 200 employees working in the main divisions of Maintenance, Marine, Diving and Construction, PMG prides itself on its ability to efficiently undertake work in each of these areas as well as complete larger projects integrating all divisions of the business.

About the role

Due to a number of upcoming contract projects, PMG is seeking experienced Marine Painters to join our Paint and Blast team in Townsville.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in marine coating applications and surface preparation, with abrasive blasting experience highly desirable. Successful applicants will be involved in the preparation, blasting, and coating of a range of marine assets, including vessels, marine infrastructure, plant, equipment, and machinery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected marine contractor and contribute to exciting projects across the marine industry.

About the candidate

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working within the marine painting and coatings industry and understand the importance of delivering high-quality finishes in demanding environments. You will take pride in your workmanship, maintain strong safety standards, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.

A proactive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to work across a variety of marine projects will set you up for success in this role.

• Proven experience in marine painting and protective coatings
• Experience with surface preparation and coating application
• Driver's Licence or reliable transportation
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated with a positive and reliable work ethic
• Ability to maintain a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail
• Will Consider automotive, commercial and industrial experience

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in marine painting and protective coatings
• Experience with surface preparation and coating application
• Driver's Licence or reliable transportation
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated with a positive and reliable work ethic
• Ability to maintain a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail
• Will Consider automotive, commercial and industrial experience

Highly Desirable

• Experience in abrasive blasting
• Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application (or equivalent)
• Experience working on marine vessels or marine infrastructure
• Construction Industry White Card
• High Risk Work Licences