4-Day Work Week | Overtime Available | Immediate Start

Build Australia's Largest and Most Innovative Heavy Haulage Trailers with The Drake Group. We're looking for experiencedSandblasters to join our Surface Finishing team at our Wacol manufacturing facility.

As one of Australia's most recognised trailer manufacturers, we design and build world-class transport solutions that operate nationally. With more than 65 years of innovation and engineering excellence, Drake continues to set the benchmark for quality, reliability, and performance in the heavy haulage industry.

If you're looking for a stable, long-term career with a market-leading manufacturer where your skills are valued and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join The Drake Group?

- 4-Day Work Week with overtime opportunities
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
- Secure permanent employment with a leading Australian manufacturer
- Work on some of the largest and most impressive transport equipment in Australia
- Family-owned business with over 65 years of success

About the Role

As a Sandblaster, you will play a critical role in preparing our industry‑leading trailers and components for painting and final finishing.

Working within our specialised Surface Finishing team, you'll be responsible for ensuring all components meet Drake's high standards of quality, durability, and workmanship before entering the coating process.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, values quality, and understands the importance of attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare trailers, components, and fabricated steel products for blasting




- Perform abrasive blasting to required specifications and quality standards
- Identify and report fabrication defects or surface issues prior to coating
- Ensure the correct blast profile and finish are achieved for each project
- Work closely with Supervisors and Leading Hands to meet production schedules
- Contribute to a safe, productive, and quality-focused workplace culture

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

- Previous sandblasting experience within manufacturing, heavy equipment, transport, mining, or similar industries
- Sound knowledge of blasting equipment, materials, and surface preparation techniques
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
- Good attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Forklift licence advantageous

About The Drake Group

The Drake Group is a family-owned and operated business, founded in Brisbane in 1958, and includes Drake Trailers, O’Phee Trailers, Drake Collectibles, and Dalzell and Bagley Engineering with facilities across Queensland and Western Australia.

Determined to be the industry leader in the heavy haulage industry, our brands promise the highest quality, reliability, and innovation in transport manufacturing and design. As a leading trailer manufacturer, the name Drake comes with a guarantee of innovation and reliability.

At The Drake Group, our mission is simple:

"To provide creative and practical solutions that solve the challenges of our customers."

Through engineering excellence, innovation and exceptional customer service, we continue to be the solution provider of choice across the markets we serve.

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📌 Sandblaster (Afternoon Shift) (Queensland)
🏢 Drake Trailers
📍 Queensland