Crightons Rural Engineering is currently seeking to employ a qualified and experienced Painting Trades Worker to join their team in Hay South NSW

The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:

- Surface preparation of steel for painting, safely using chemicals and a range of hand tools
- Clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents or otherwise prepare fabricated steel items for application of paint and or other protective coatings.
- Operate various equipment, such as blast pots and spray guns
- Knowledge of various painting methods and applications
- Sandblasting, abrasive and chemical techniques, masking and etching of applications.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprint, sketches and drawings
- Safe operation of tools and equipment
- Grinding, sanding and polishing of steel
- Understanding of painting,



caulking and sealing and putting them in to practice
- Ability to apply all types of coatings using various application methods

Skills & Abilities:

- Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application or relevant
- Ideally have 3 years’ experience within relevant or similar field
- Ability to work in a team workplace

Salary range is $70,000 - $85,000pa commensurate with experience

Full-time Position available

Applications open on 7th September 2026 and closes on 7th October 2026

If you are interested in this role APPLY now. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

📌 Painting Trades Worker (Hay)
🏢 Recognized
📍 Hay