Painter

Our valued client - Southern Coatings Alliances - based in Geelong Victoria, is an Australian private company specialising in passive fire protection solutions and high performance industrial protective coatings and painting - is seeking highly experienced PAINTER to join their dedicated team of professionals on full-time and permanent basis.

The ideal candidate must be reliable, results-driven, self-motivated, and committed to positively contribute to the team environment.

The role includes but is not limited to:

Read blueprints/instructions, examine, and understand surfaces to determine the kind and amount of work necessary

Make work preparation such as scaffolding, covering fixtures

Responsible for mixing, matching, applying paint to various surfaces, and completing touch-ups

Be able to understand and complete works to specifications

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

Proper appropriation of consumables and materials to avoid wastage

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

Able to carry out minor repairs as and when deemed necessary

Use different tools and brushes to apply paints with attention to details

Be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

Erecting scaffolding and ladders

Cleaning equipment and work areas

Support other team members to ensure completion of projects are on-time and in accordance to specification

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

Trade Certificate –Certificate III in Surface Preparation or equivalent (for Blaster/Painters)

High Risk Licence for EWP and/or Forklift

Trade Qualifications in Protective Coatings (ACA, NACE, ICorr, or other trade certs)

HR licence, high risk licence with EWP and Forklift

Drivers Licence (MR or HR class)

Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment

Ability to meet strict deadlines

Strong communication skills

Keen attention to detail

Self-motivated, organised, punctual and reliable

Must have great work ethics

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this position, please apply now!

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