Blaster/Painter Technician (Casual)

Role:

JWS are recruiting for a Blaster/Painter Technician to join our SIMS (structural remediation crew). We have a long-term contract for ongoing maintenance and shutdown works servicing the World’s Premier Lithium supplier in the Southwest region.

Roster:

Dayshift: 7 days on – 7 days off roster

12hrs shifts

Employees will be provided camp accommodation while rostered on

Immediate start required

We are looking for individuals with structural remediation experience who thrive on working in team environments and developing collectively.

The successful applicant will have:

Blasting & Painting Trade Cert or relevant industry experience

Valid Driving License

HRW License – EWP, Rigging or Dogging

Working at Heights (within 2 years)

Confined Space (within 2 years)

Construction Induction Card (White or Blue card)

Rigging and Forklift tickets would be beneficial

Ability to pass a pre-employment and site medical testing

Key Responsibilities include:

Surface preparation of steel structures using abrasive blasting, high-pressure washing, or mechanical methods (grinding, needle gunning, etc.)

Application of protective coatings (e.g. epoxy, polyurethane, zinc primers) to structural steel to prevent corrosion and meet specification standards

Working at heights, on scaffolding or EWP (Elevated Work Platforms), to access structural components

Ensuring all surface prep and painting meet client and coating specification requirements (e.g. DFT, WFT, profile readings)

Touch-up and repair of coating systems during or post-installation

What we offer:

Superannuation paid on ALL hours worked

Competitive Rates

$60 per hr flat rate

About Us:

Jones Welding Solutions (JWS) is a proudly family-built and operated company, offering over 25 years of experience delivering mechanical, welding, and fabrication services to the Western Australian mining and industrial sectors. Founded on trust, dedication, and a strong commitment to quality, health, and safety, we provide expert project support with versatility, technical skill, and care.