Surface Finishing Apprentice Painter – Earn While You Learn

Skill Hire; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Nationally recognised trade qualific

Mentoring and support

Industry career development

Job summary

Skill Hire is seeking a Painter Blaster Apprentice to start a full-time apprenticeship in Henderson, Western Australia. You will learn to prepare, finish, and protect surfaces across mining, construction and industrial projects under expert supervision.

You'll gain hands-on experience in surface prep, blasting, coating application, spray finishing, and safety procedures while working toward a nationally recognised trade qualification.

Qualifications

• Motivated and willing to learn.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in industrial environments.
• Safety-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Committed to completing a trade qualification.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation and treatment.
• Abrasive blasting techniques.
• Industrial and protective coatings application.
• Spray painting and finishing methods.
• Reading and interpreting work instructions.
• Workplace safety and environmental procedures.
• Maintaining tools and equipment.
• Quality control and inspection processes.

Skills

Motivated to learn

Reliable

Physically fit

Safety-conscious

Team player

Trade qualification commitment

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing)

Job description

Skill Hire is seeking a Painter Blaster Apprentice to start a full-time apprenticeship in Henderson, Western Australia. You will learn to prepare, finish, and protect surfaces across mining, construction and industrial projects under expert supervision.

You'll gain hands-on experience in surface prep, blasting, coating application, spray finishing, and safety procedures while working toward a nationally recognised trade qualification.