Century Engineering is a leading engineering and manufacturing company specialising in high-quality fabrication, machining, welding, and protective coatings. We work across defence, heavy mining, and power generation sectors, delivering projects to the highest standards.

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Painting Inspector to oversee our blast and paint operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Role Overview:

The Quality Painting Inspector is responsible for managing the day-to-day quality requirements of our painting team, conducting inspections, maintaining compliance records, and mentoring staff. This role plays a key part in ensuring that all blasting and coating processes meet the highest quality standards required for defence, mining, and power industry projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspection & Quality Assurance

Perform and document quality control tests, including:

Maintain traceability documentation and ensure compliance with all quality records for each project.

Supervision & Team Oversight

Compliance & Reporting

Process Improvement & Communication

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in industrial painting and coating inspection in heavy fabrication environment.

Experience in Defence and Mining would be advantageous.

Minimum AAMP / NACE Level 2 or FROSIO Level 3 certification or equivalent.

Strong knowledge of AS/NZS, ISO, ASTM, Experience in Aus Paint Trade Standard advantageous.

Hands-on experience with blast and paint processes including:

Abrasive blasting (steel grit, garnet)

Airless and pressure pot spray application

Experience in mentoring and supervising painting teams.

Proficiency in using inspection tools such as:

DFT gauges, holiday detectors, spark testers, adhesion testers, and salt testing kits.

Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel).

Excellent documentation and reporting skills.

Ability to work independently and within a team, under project deadlines.

Why Join Us?

At Century Engineering, we value our employees and strive to create an environment where they thrive:

Support from experienced team members to broaden your skillset.

Flexible work arrangements for a better work-life balance.

A culture of respect, collaboration, and innovation.

Meaningful work that supports Australia’s critical industries.

Join Century Group – Where Your Work Shapes the Future!

At Century Engineering, we’re more than an engineering solutions provider—we’re a driving force behind innovation in the Mining, Defence, Power, and Water industries.

With continued growth and success across key sectors, we’re searching for talented, passionate individuals to join our fast-paced and dynamic team in Edinburgh North, SA.

At Century Group, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find:

Meaningful Work: Contribute to impactful projects that drive progress in critical industries.

Career Growth: Unlock opportunities for professional development, diverse roles, and training tailored to your ambitions.

Recognition and Reward: Work in a team that values your efforts, celebrates your achievements, and supports your potential.

Shape the future with us and do work that makes a difference.

Apply Today:

Join us at Century Engineering and shape the future with your expertise. Be part of projects that make a difference in the mining, defence, power, and water sectors.

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To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

Due to the volume of applicants and our offices’ time constraint we regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

If you have any questions or enquiries, please email:

Lia Ladas

People and Culture Manager
Century Group
[email protected]