Spray Painter Trainee / Trades Assistant

Macs Engineering; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Macs Engineering invites applications for a Spray Painter Trainee / Trades Assistant to join our engineering team. You will work on cleaning and painting ute trays, tool boxes and canopies, under supervision, with training provided.

We value reliability, attention to detail and teamwork, and offer a safe workshop environment with opportunities to grow in painting techniques and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Some experience preferred; training will be provided.
• Qualification and/or relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable and safety-conscious working practices.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and painting Ute trays, tool boxes and canopies.
• Using sanders, grinders, spray gun, pressure pot and Sikaflex.
• Mixing and applying base and 2-pack paints.
• Maintain a safe and organised workshop.
• Collaborate with other team members to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Reliability

Safety consciousness

Education

Experience in painting or trades

Tools

Sanders

Grinders

Spray gun

Pressure pot

Job description

Spray Painter Trainee / Trades Assistant

Macs Engineering and Opposite Lock is a highly regarded light/medium engineering company and manufacturer of light vehicle tray bodies, third party equipment, accessories and services to the mining, energy, infrastructure and Government and private sectors.

We are looking for aSpray Painter to join our and Engineering team.

The people we are looking for:

• some experience preferred( training will be provided )
• Qualification and/or relevant experience
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Work with minimal supervision
• Reliable

Ideally, you will be someone who goes the extra mile, has a passion for what they do and above all prides themselves on their reliability, safety and quality of work.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cleaning and painting Ute trays, tool boxes and canopies.
• Using sanders, grinders, spray gun, pressure pot and Sikaflex.
• Mixing and apply base and 2 pak paints.
• Maintain a safe and organised workshop.
• Collaborate with other team members to deliver excellent customer service