Painter

SMW-Shutdowns, Maintenance & Welding provides a one vendor solution for mining, industry and defence. We’re a future-focused, diversified services provider with over 20 years of industry expertise. If you show us a problem in your operation, we’ll create a solution. Our team works to engineer continuous improvement across all of the SMW Companies, striving to bring our best no matter the job.

Solving your engineering challenges is second nature to SMW – our people have been engineering continuous improvement for our clients for over 20 years. With a huge diversity of industry expertise under one future-focused banner, the SMW delivers your one vendor solution.

We are seeking highly skilled and experienced PAINTER to join our team of professionals on a full-time and permanent basis.

The successful candidates must have a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Candidates are expected to be able to work safely with minimal supervision and must demonstrate quality workmanship which meets or exceeds business requirements.

To be considered for the Role, applicants must:

Professional paint finishes on all sizes and types of heavy equipment

Understand surface preparation and finishes

Be able to understand and complete works to specifications

Be able to mix to correct ratio two-part paint coatings etc.

Select paints, varnishes and stains to various surfaces using brushes, sprays, and rollers

Understand the use of Wet Film Thickness Gauges and be able to achieve specified dry film thickness

Be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

Erecting scaffolding and ladders

Cleaning equipment and work areas

Outstanding communication skills

The ability to work as rostered and be on time is ESSENTIAL

The capacity to paint successfully to specification with a spray gun (Mainly pump and hand guns)

The ability to produce a near automotive finish for mobile plant and equipment

The ability to Produce a quality finish always

Work in a professional and safe manner

Understanding of WHS requirements compliance, and the correct use of PPE

Great problem-solving skills

Car license

Forklift license preferable

The ability to follow instructions and ask questions to clarify

If you possess the skills required for this role and you feel this is the job for you, then please apply now!

Salary: Between $79,499 and $82,000 per annum + Super