Blaster Painter

WORKPAC · Mackay QLD 4740 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 3d ago

Blaster Painter

WORKPAC
Mackay QLD 4740

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Casual/Holiday

~$124k pro rata(Estimated)
$62.94 p/hour
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and abrasive blasting.
  • Operate sandblasting and painting equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Apply protective coatings and industrial paint using various methods.

Job details

Blaster Painter

$62.94 per hour pay rate

4 Days, 4 Nights, 4 Off roster

8-week shutdown

Trade Certification required

Drivers Licence required

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established engineering and maintenance services provider supporting the mining, resources, and heavy industrial sectors across Queensland. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality workmanship and reliable solutions, they specialise in shutdowns, maintenance, fabrication, abrasive blasting, and protective coating services.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Blaster Painters to join a well-known organisation at Hay Point through WorkPac, working on an 8-week shutdown within a structured roster and safety-focused industrial environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

Preparing surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and abrasive blasting.

Removing rust, scale, grease, and existing coatings from equipment and structures.

Operating sandblasting and painting equipment safely and efficiently.

Applying protective coatings and industrial paint using spray guns, brushes, and rollers.

Mixing paints and coatings to the required colour, consistency, and specifications.

Ensuring coatings are applied to the required thickness and quality standards.

Inspecting completed work and completing touch-ups where required.

Maintaining and cleaning tools, equipment, and work areas.

Working from drawings, specifications, and job instructions.

Following all site safety procedures, PPE requirements, and environmental controls.

Working effectively as part of a team in a heavy industrial environment.

What You Will Need:

Minimum 3 years industry experience as a Blaster Painter / Painter Blaster.

Relevant Trade Certification.

Current Drivers Licence.

Current White Card.

Willingness to undergo required pre-employment checks.

Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Ability to work effectively within a rotating day and night shift roster.

Working at Heights certification is desirable.

Whats in it for you?

$62.94 per hour pay rate.

8-week shutdown opportunity at Hay Point.

4 Days, 4 Nights, 4 Off roster.

Opportunity to work with a well-known organisation through WorkPac.

Gain valuable experience within a major industrial environment.

Ongoing support from the WorkPac team throughout your assignment.

Apply Now

Click on the apply button or for more information contact:

Kayla Carmichael Recruitment Coordinator Team Leader

07 4969 4734

kayla.carmichael@workpac.com

Job Order Reference Number: 7226J202631332

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more. Choosing WorkPac is always a Good Move.

EEO

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.

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Skills

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Abrasive blastingBrushes and rollersInspection and touch-upsPaint mixingPainting equipment operationProtective coatings applicationSpray gunsSurface preparationTeamwork in industrial environmentTool and equipment maintenanceWillingness for pre-employment checksWorking at heightsWorking from drawings and specificationsWorkplace safety procedures

Licenses & certifications

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Car licenceTrade certificationWhite cardWorking at heights certification

Perks & benefits

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Ongoing support from the workpac team throughout your assignment.

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