Sandblaster & Spray Painter — Light Engineering

Foodstuffs North Island Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island Limited in Penrose is seeking an experienced Sandblaster / Spray Painter to join our light engineering workshop team.

This hands-on role focuses on preparing and coating large metal bins and components to high standards. You will sandblast surfaces, perform surface preparation, and spray paint. Welding and fabrication tasks may be needed, with an immediate start and long-term potential for the right person.

Qualifications

• Sandblasting experience required.
• Spray painting experience preferred.
• Strong surface preparation and finishing knowledge.
• Comfortable with physical hands-on workshop work.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Forklift licence and welding tickets are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Sandblasting metal surfaces to remove rust, grime, and old coatings.
• Surface preparation including cleaning and masking.
• Spray painting large metal bins and components.
• Ensure coatings are applied evenly and to quality standards.
• Assist with basic repairs, fabrication, and welding tasks as needed.
• General workshop duties to support the team.

Skills

Sandblasting experience

Spray painting experience

Surface preparation and finishing

Physical hands-on workshop work

Welding experience beneficial

Forklift licence and welding tickets

Team player

Tools

Stick welding experience

MIG welding experience

Job description

Foodstuffs North Island Limited in Penrose is seeking an experienced Sandblaster / Spray Painter to join our light engineering workshop team.

This hands-on role focuses on preparing and coating large metal bins and components to high standards. You will sandblast surfaces, perform surface preparation, and spray paint. Welding and fabrication tasks may be needed, with an immediate start and long-term potential for the right person.