Why Choose Smith & Co?
At Smith & Co, we prioritise your career and ensure you receive a first-class recruitment experience. We offer competitive pay, consistent day shifts, and a pathway to permanent full-time work. You'll gain exposure to major projects and opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Industrial Painters to join large-scale projects at the Port of Brisbane. Multiple long-term positions are available across new construction, plant upgrades and maintenance projects within heavy industrial environments. These positions will initially commence on a temporary contract, with opportunities to transition into permanent full-time employment within approximately four months.
Job Details
Pay Rate: $*****/hr + overtime, penalties and applicable allowances
Shifts: 6:00am or 6:30am starts, Monday to Friday
Overtime: Regular overtime opportunities available
Projects: Construction, upgrades and maintenance of industrial facilities
Employment: Long-term contracts with permanent opportunities
Location: Port of Brisbane
What You'll Be Doing
Prepare steel, pipework, equipment and structures for protective coatings
Complete industrial painting and coating applications to specification
Perform surface preparation including blasting, sanding and mechanical prep




Apply primers, protective coatings and industrial paint systems
Inspect completed work to ensure coating thickness and quality requirements
Follow site safety, environmental and quality procedures at all times
What We're Looking For
Previous experience as an Industrial Painter in heavy industry
Experience with industrial coatings and surface preparation techniques
Ability to work safely around operating plants and construction activities
Solid understanding of coating specifications and quality requirements
Experience working on large-scale industrial, maintenance or construction sites
Must have: Current Driver's Licence, Working at Heights, Confined Space and White Card
Highly Regarded
Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application
High Risk Work or EWP licence
Previous oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, water or heavy industrial experience
Abrasive blasting experience
Experience applying protective coatings to structural steel, tanks and pipework
Additional information
Secure Monday-Friday day shifts with regular overtime available
$*****/hr + overtime, penalties and applicable allowances
Long-term industrial projects with potential to move permanent
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📌 Industrial Painter (Queensland)
🏢 Smith and
📍 Queensland