About the role

Assemco Pty Ltd (located in Croydon Sth) has been a market leader in the outsourcing industry for the past 30 years. Partnering with Kenworth Trucks, Alstom and other major customers for their assembly and manufacturing requirements. We are the largest supplier to Kenworth Trucks (the leading manufacturer of premium Commercial Trucks sold around the world).

We are looking for a Spray Painter/Powder Coater, responsible for the complete powder coating process from preparation through to final inspection and dispatch readiness. This includes sanding, surface preparation, degreasing, chemical treatment, masking, hanging, powder application, curing, quality inspection, touch-ups, packing, material handling and dispatch preparation. The role requires an experienced operator capable of producing high-quality finishes on aluminium and steel components while maintaining production, quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare aluminium, steel and other approved materials for powder coating

- Sand, de-burr, clean and prepare surfaces to ensure coating adhesion and finish quality

- Degrease, wash and chemically treat components in accordance with work instructions, specifications and SDS requirements

- Conduct pre-treatment inspections and identify contamination, damage or defects prior to coating

- Mask, rack and hang components in accordance with production requirements

- Apply powder coating to required specifications, colours, film thickness requirements and finish standards





- Operate powder coating booths, spray equipment, curing ovens and associated plant safely and efficiently

- Monitor coating coverage, application quality, curing times and temperature requirements

- Conduct final inspections to ensure products meet customer and quality requirements

- Package, wrap, protect and prepare finished products for storage, internal transfer or dispatch

About you

- Minimum 4 years' powder coating, surface finishing or related manufacturing experience

- Demonstrated experience performing end-to-end powder coating or spray painting processes

- Experience coating aluminium and steel products

- Experience with sanding, surface preparation, degreasing and masking

- Experience operating powder coating equipment and curing ovens

- Strong understanding of coating quality standards and defect identification

- Demonstrated experience handling industrial powders, coatings and workplace chemicals

- Ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment

- High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

- Robust commitment to workplace safety

Applications must include a cover letter addressing the following:

- Why you are interested in this position;

- Your experience relevant to the key responsibilities outlined in this advertisement; and

- Why you believe you would be a strong fit for the Assemco team.

Applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered.

📌 Spray Painter / Powder Coater (day shift) (Croydon)
🏢 Assemco
📍 Croydon