Pre-Paint/ Surface Preparation Labourers - Marine Industry

Quintrex Pty; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee incentives

Annual leave loading

On-site physio

EAP

Flare Benefits

Boat loan program

Discounted parts

Company events

Family-friendly schedule

Job summary

Telwater on the Gold Coast is hiring for a Permanent Full Time role in the Large Boats and Plate Boats Paint & Preparation department. You will clean, grind and sand boats, and prep aluminium surfaces for painting using hand and power tools. The role runs 6am–2:30pm, Mon–Fri, with occasional overtime and incentives.

The ideal candidate has hands-on tool experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to safety. Australian work rights and reliable transport are required.

Qualifications

• Experience using hand and power tools such as grinders and sanders.
• Reliable, hard-working and eager to learn.
• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Full Australian working rights and transport.

Responsibilities

• Clean, grind, and sand boats to prep surfaces.
• Prepare aluminium surfaces for painting to high standards.
• Operate hand and power tools including sanders and grinders.
• Work 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime as needed.

Skills

Hardworking

Reliable

Own transport

Attention to detail

Tools

Power tools

Grinders

Palm sanders

Sanding tools

Job description

Posted: 23/10/2026

Closing Date: 20/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Gold Coast, QLD

Job Category: Pre-Paint Clean

About the company

Telwater is Australia’s largest manufacturer of trailered boats producing iconic brands such as Quintrex, Stacer, and Yellow Fin Plate boats.

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking hard working labourers to work across our Large Boats and Plate Boats Paint & Preparation department. Duties will include cleaning, grinding, sanding boats,andpreparing aluminium surfaces for painting. This role is responsible for ensuring that our boats surfaces are prepped to the highest standard possible before they are painted. This role requires use of various hand and power tools including sanders and grinders.

Full time permanent role, working 6am – 2:30pm Monday to Friday (40hrs/week), with occasional overtime. Hourly rate is $32.01/ hour plus productivity-based earning incentives and monthly attendance and H&S bonuses.

Desired Skills and Experience

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in using hand and power tools including grinders and palm sanders highly desirable
• Hard working, reliable and willing to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Work within the established workplace health & safety policies
• Complete tasks in a timely manner
• Full Australian working rights
• Have your own reliable transport
• Attention to detail and taking pride in work

Do you want to be valued and rewarded for your hard work?

• Employee of the Month awards and recognition. Employee of the year WINS A BOAT!
• Annual leave loading, guaranteed holiday over Christmas
• Access to free on-site physio, we want to support your health & wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to Flare Benefits program, providing a range of employee benefits including discounts ongym memberships, food, retail and holidays.
• Product loan program so you can borrow from our range of boats, enjoy your weekends out on the water.
• Employee parts purchase program of our products at discounted rates
• We love to celebrate! All expenses paid Christmas Parties, family fun days, regular catered lunches and special events.
• Purpose-built factories based in the Marine Precinct - Coomera, Gold Coast. Work close to home and enjoy a REAL work life balance. We finish at 2:30pm each day - get the kids from school, go fishing, enjoy a surf, or get in that gym session!

Ready to jump onboard with us?

Candidates must be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.

Telwater is an Equal Opportunity/ Action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.