Painter – Surface Preparation & Spray Coating

Pro2Pac; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro2Pac on the Gold Coast seeks a skilled Painter to prepare surfaces and apply protective and decorative coatings to timber, MDF, cabinetry and joinery. The role covers factory and on-site work for residential and commercial projects, with focus on finish quality and safety.

Requirements include a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or equivalent, strong experience with surface prep, paint mixing and spray application, and familiarity with 2-pack coatings.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or equivalent.
• Proven experience in surface preparation, paint mixing and coating application.
• Experience with professional spray-painting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and repair surfaces by cleaning, sanding and filling cracks.
• Mix and prepare paints to match specified colours and finishes.
• Apply primers and topcoats using spray equipment.
• Sand between coats to achieve high-quality finishes.
• Read work instructions and finish specs; adjust as needed.
• Inspect workmanship and carry out touch-ups or recoats.
• Maintain spray gear and comply with safety procedures.
• Work with production team to meet deadlines.
• Carry out painting on-site at residential/commercial properties.

Skills

Surface preparation

Paint mixing

Coating application

Safety practices

Education

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Tools

Spray-painting equipment

Job description

Painter – Surface Preparation & Spray Coating

About the role

Pro2Pac is a specialist painting and surface coating business based in Biggera Waters on the Gold Coast, servicing residential and commercial projects.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Painter to join our production team, preparing, repairing and applying protective and decorative coatings to timber, MDF, cabinetry, joinery and other manufactured components.

Duties

• Prepare and repair surfaces by cleaning, sanding, removing existing coatings and filling cracks, holes, dents and other imperfections.
• Select, mix and prepare paints and coating products to achieve specified colours, finishes and consistency.
• Apply primers, undercoats and protective and decorative topcoats to timber, MDF, cabinetry and joinery using professional spray equipment.
• Sand and smooth surfaces between coats to achieve consistent, high-quality finishes.
• Interpret work instructions, colour samples and finishing specifications.
• Inspect completed work and rectify defects through touch-ups, sanding or recoating as required.
• Clean and maintain spray equipment, tools and work areas, following safe chemical handling and PPE procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to meet quality standards and production deadlines.
• Carry out painting and coating work both in the factory and on site at residential and commercial properties, including interior and exterior surfaces as required

Requirements

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or a relevant trade qualification, or substantial equivalent professional painting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in surface preparation, paint mixing and application of protective and decorative coatings.
• Experience operating and maintaining professional spray-painting equipment.
• Knowledge of coating systems, surface preparation methods and coating compatibility.
• Ability to follow specifications, match colours and identify and rectify painting defects.
• Reliability, attention to detail, teamwork and a commitment to safe work practices.
• Experience with 2-pack coatings, timber, MDF, joinery or cabinetry finishing will be highly regarded.

Salary

$79,500–$85,000 per year plus superannuation.