Marine & Industrial Painter — Precision, Safety & Growth

AWF New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AWF New Zealand is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter for marine and heavy industrial environments. You will join a specialist painting team handling critical assets, infrastructure, equipment, and machinery in a highly regulated setting where safety and quality are paramount.

You will perform surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and apply protective paint systems using airless spray, brush, and roller techniques, while reading technical specs and ensuring thickness requirements are

Qualifications

• Level 4 trade qualification in Industrial Painting or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of industrial, marine, heavy engineering, or construction painting experience.
• Proven experience with abrasive blasting and industrial paint systems.
• Experience operating airless spray equipment and knowledge of paint thickness testing requirements.
• NZ Class 1 Driver Licence and ability to obtain NZ Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel and industrial surfaces for painting.
• Performance of abrasive blasting and surface preparation activities.
• Apply protective paint systems using airless spray, brush, and roller techniques.
• Read and interpret technical specifications and work instructions.
• Measure and record paint thickness and quality requirements.
• Mix and prepare paint products to manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain strict health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Work within a skilled team on marine and industrial maintenance projects.

Skills

Industrial painting

Abrasive blasting

Airless spray

Paint thickness testing

Driver Licence

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Level 4 Industrial Painting

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Abrasive blasting equipment

Paint thickness testing equipment

Job description

AWF New Zealand is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter for marine and heavy industrial environments. You will join a specialist painting team handling critical assets, infrastructure, equipment, and machinery in a highly regulated setting where safety and quality are paramount.

You will perform surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and apply protective paint systems using airless spray, brush, and roller techniques, while reading technical specs and ensuring thickness requirements are