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We are seeking an experienced Industrial Painter & Blaster Leading Hand to lead a small onsite team supporting blast and paint maintenance activities within a major manufacturing workplace. This is a hands-on role responsible for guiding a Painter/Blaster and Trades Assistant while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Contract: 12 months

What You'll Do:
Lead daily operations: Coordinate blast and paint activities.
Perform blasting & coating: Carry out abrasive blasting and protective coating applications.
Team development: Lead by example and mentor team members.
Work allocation: Assign tasks and manage daily priorities.
Safety compliance: Uphold safety, environmental, and permit requirements.
Quality assurance: Complete inspections and QA documentation.
Continuous improvement: Maintain equipment and drive process improvements.

What You'll Bring:
Industrial painting & blasting experience.
Leadership background: Previous Leading Hand or Crew Leader experience.
Technical expertise:



Skilled in abrasive blasting and airless spray.
Safety certifications: Working at Heights & Confined Space Entry.
Strong commitment to safety and quality.
Excellent communication & organization skills.

Highly Regarded
Certificate III in Surface Preparation & Coating Application.
Trade qualifications in Painting & Decorating.
Licenses: Forklift (LF) & Elevated Work Platform (EWP).
Experience in manufacturing/heavy industry environments.
Knowledge of surface preparation standards, WFT, DFT, environmental monitoring, and coating inspection.
AMPP CIP Level 1 certification or willingness to train.

Employee Benefits
Market-competitive salary Package on Offer
Long term career potential
Paid parental leave and excellent discounts with selected retailers
An Employee Assistance Program, which incorporates a tailored wellbeing initiative
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