Painter

Express Employment International (US); Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - North St Marys NSW is seeking an Industrial Painter / Spray Painter to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on surface preparation, spray painting and applying protective coatings to fabricated steel, machinery and components.

You will work Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm with potential overtime; pay rate is 66.49 AUD per hour. The position offers practical hands-on work in a busy workshop requiring quality finishes and safety.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in industrial spray painting or relevant experience.
• Experience spray painting steel, machinery or heavy engineering components.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, paints and protective coatings.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience painting railway equipment or heavy machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces through cleaning, sanding, masking and other preparation methods.
• Mix and apply primers, protective coatings and finishing paints.
• Operate and maintain spray painting equipment.
• Follow paint specifications, work instructions and safety requirements.
• Inspect finished coatings and rectify defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.

Skills

Trade qualification

Spray painting

Surface prep & coatings

Attention to detail

Teamwork & independence

Railway/heavy machinery

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - North St Marys NSW

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Painter / Spray Painter to join our team in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for surface preparation, spray painting and applying protective coatings to fabricated steel, machinery and components to ensure a high-quality finish.

Hours of work: Mon - Fri 6am - 2.30pm + potential OT

Pay Rate: $66.49/h

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces through cleaning, sanding, masking and other preparation methods.
• Mix and apply primers, protective coatings and finishing paints.
• Operate and maintain spray painting equipment.
• Follow paint specifications, work instructions and safety requirements.
• Inspect finished coatings and rectify defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.

Skills & Experience

• Trade qualification in Industrial Spray Painting, Automotive Refinishing or relevant experience.
• Experience spray painting steel, machinery or heavy engineering components.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, paint application and protective coatings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience painting railway equipment or heavy machinery is advantageous.