Industrial Painter

Alignz Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Full-time hours

Temporary-to-permanent opportunity

Career progression

Job summary

Alignz Recruitment in Hamilton, NZ is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to join a well-established heavy engineering and transport manufacturer. This ongoing temp-to-perm role involves painting heavy machinery and components to high standards within a skilled production team.

You will prepare surfaces, apply primers and coatings, and ensure safety and quality compliance. Immediate start and full-time hours offered with long-term career prospects for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in industrial painting of heavy machinery or equipment.
• Experience with automotive or heavy equipment paints and primers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation including sanding, grinding, cleaning, and masking.
• Applying primers, paints, and protective coatings.
• Inspecting finished work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintaining painting equipment and work areas.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
• Assisting with general workshop duties as required.

Skills

Industrial painting

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Tools

Paint systems

Job description

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Alignz Recruitment – Hamilton, North Island

A well-established manufacturer within the heavy engineering and transport sector and is currently seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to join their team. This is an ongoing temporary-to-permanent opportunity with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

About the Role

You will be responsible for preparing and painting heavy machinery, transport equipment, and engineering components to a high standard. Working as part of a skilled production team, you will play a key role in ensuring finished products meet quality and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Surface preparation including sanding, grinding, cleaning, and masking
• Applying primers, paints, and protective coatings
• Inspecting finished work to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintaining painting equipment and work areas
• Following all health and safety procedures
• Assisting with general workshop duties as required

About You

• Previous industrial, automotive, or heavy equipment painting experience
• Competent using paint systems
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
• Able to work effectively both independently and within a team

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Ongoing full-time hours
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
• Long-term career prospects for the right person

If you’re an experienced painter looking for a role that could lead to permanent employment and can hit the ground running, we would love to hear from you.