Details

Role: Tradesperson (Industrial Painter)
Rate: $40-$57.50 per hour
Location: Remote project works as required

Summary

IND is a South Australian based industrial maintenance services organisation specialising in corrosion maintenance and industrial coatings (visit ind.com.au to learn more about us). We operate from our workshop facility located in Wingfield (SA) and provide on-site services throughout Australia.

We are looking for experienced industrial painters to join our SA-based team. Full time and casual opportunities with penalties, remote allowances and more. You will be required to travel to both the workshop and varied sites across Australia.

Candidates must be experienced and confident in applying a range of industrial coatings via airless and conventional spray application. Special consideration will be given to those with experience in plural component spray application and systems.

These roles will involve a mix of local (Adelaide) and remote (FIFO or DIDO) work, so all candidates must be willing to work remotely.

An average of at least 38 hours a week are provided.

As a team member, you will be expected to work with your project crews to conduct the full spectrum of coatings project works including staging and encapsulation, surface preparation, coatings application, QA activities and other associated processes.

You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across diverse industries, including mining, oil and gas, water and wastewater, defence, manufacturing, infrastructure and more.

Benefits:

Strong team culture and a dedication to quality product delivery.

A mix of local and remote work (working-away allowance provided).

Opportunities for career development and increased responsibilities into supervisory positions.

Specific duties and responsibilities

Including but not limited to:

Undertake various surface preparation methods including:

Abrasive Blasting

Ultra-High Pressure Water Jetting

Application of various coatings, surface protection, sealants and other products including by the following methods:

Brush and roller

Conventional spray

Airless spray

General understanding of coating systems.

Understands and applies quality control techniques;

Inspect products and/or materials for conformity with established operational standards.

Work in accordance with relevant product specifications and standards

Follow all instructions on job requirements form

Actively participate and provide feedback through all HSEQ activities which may include:

Workshop & Site Inspections

Toolbox talk and Pre-start Meetings

Vehicle and Plant Pre-start Inspections

Good housekeeping to be maintained at all times

Desired character and personal qualities

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Organised with the ability to prioritise competing demands and utilise downtime effectively.

Ability to work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment.

Willing to submit for police clearance.

Willing to submit to frequent drug and alcohol testing.

Happy to work remotely (FIFO/DIDO as required by projects).

Physically fit and able to perform demanding works, stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.

Experience, knowledge and skill requirements

Qualification or at least 3 years experience in surface preparation including abrasive blasting, power tool cleaning and other other methods.

Qualification or at least 3 years experience in painting role including conventional and airless spray application.

Knowledge of WHS legislation & practice, including general understanding of standards applicable to Access Industrial accreditation

Good organisational skills and ability to follow instruction

Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team, manage own performance and work with initiative to achieve expected outcomes.

Training, licences and qualifications

Required:

Industry white card

Qualification in surface preparation and painting, or at least 3 years experience in equivalent role.

Desirable:

HRWL forklift licence

Current Australian driver's license

Confined spaces ticket

Working at heights ticket

HRWL EWP (over 12m) license

UHP Water Jetting ticket