Spray Painter / Powder Coater (day shift)

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 workplace

High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Strong 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.

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