ABOUT CENTURY ENGINEERING

Century Engineering is an established Australian engineering solutions provider specialising in the fabrication and machining of complex, high-precision components, equipment and projects. With decades of experience, we support customers across a range of industries, including Mining, Defence, Power and Water, with a strong focus on quality, safety and engineering excellence.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Industrial Painter / Blaster to join our team.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Permanent, full-time employment with an immediate start available. Day shift and Afternoon Shift available.
- Monday to Friday roster, allowing you to enjoy your weekends.
- Competitive remuneration based on your experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement through training, support and mentorship.
- A clean, well-equipped workshop and friendly team environment.
- The opportunity to join an established and growing Australian engineering company with a strong industry reputation.
- Varied and interesting work across industrial, mining and defence projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Industrial Painter / Blaster, you will be responsible for preparing and coating fabricated steel components to meet project specifications, quality requirements and applicable industry standards.

Your responsibilities may include

- Preparing fabricated steel surfaces using abrasive blasting, sanding, grinding and other surface preparation methods.
- Cleaning, washing, stripping and removing corrosion from fabricated components prior to coating.
- Selecting appropriate coatings and mixing paints to specified requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
- Applying industrial coatings using conventional, airless and plural-component spray systems.
- Performing spray painting, product coating, touch-ups and finishing work as required.
- Identifying and applying appropriate surface preparation and blasting methods.
- Measuring and recording coating thicknesses, including Dry Film Thickness (DFT).
- Recording daily ambient conditions and completing required paint and coating reports, including batch numbers and other quality records.
- Reading and interpreting relevant drawings, specifications and coating requirements.
- Operating grinders, sanders, polishing equipment and other workshop tools safely.




- Cleaning and maintaining painting, coating, ventilation, compressed-air and personal protective equipment.
- Ensuring work meets required quality standards while maintaining productivity.
- Following all workplace health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate relevant industrial painting and blasting experience. Ideally, you will have:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in industrial painting and/or abrasive blasting.
- Experience with industrial surface preparation and protective coating systems.
- Experience applying coatings using conventional, airless and/or plural-component spray systems.
- Knowledge of different blasting methods, painting techniques and coating applications.
- The ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical requirements.
- Experience completing paint reports and recording DFT measurements, batch numbers and ambient conditions.
- A strong understanding of secure equipment operation and surface preparation practices.
- The ability to consistently achieve quality and productivity requirements.
- Relevant trade qualifications, industrial painting certification and/or vocational or technical training will be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of AMPP/NACE standards or relevant certification will be advantageous.
- Knowledge or experience working within an ISO or similar quality management system will be advantageous.
- A current Forklift Licence will be highly regarded.
- Previous experience supporting Mining and/or Defence projects will be highly regarded.
- Current Australian working rights.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a practical pre-employment assessment, including demonstrating their ability to interpret relevant drawings and technical requirements.

ABOUT YOU

You will be someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work and contributes positively to the wider workshop team.

You will demonstrate





- A strong commitment to safety and quality.
- A positive, proactive and reliable approach to work.
- Good attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- The ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Integrity, honesty and accountability.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- A clean and organised approach to your work area and equipment.
- The physical capacity to safely undertake the inherent requirements of the position.

The successful candidate will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks and assessments applicable to the role.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Due to the nature of some of Century Engineering's Defence-related projects, applicants may be required to meet applicable Australian Government security, Defence and export-control requirements. Depending on the projects undertaken, this may include:

- Eligibility to obtain and maintain the required Australian Government security clearance.
- Australian citizenship where required for particular projects or security clearances.
- Satisfactory completion of relevant security, background and eligibility checks.

BENEFITS & COMPANY CULTURE

Century Engineering is a progressive, privately owned engineering company with a strong focus on continued growth and long-term capability. We value the personal and professional development of our people and aim to provide a workplace built on respect, teamwork, open communication and collaboration.

This is an opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation, work on varied and technically interesting projects, and develop your career within an experienced engineering and manufacturing team.

Remuneration will be based on experience and qualifications.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application through SEEK. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Emailed applications will be not accepted.

For further information about the role or if you have any questions, please contact:

David Jeffries [email protected]

Stef Sheppard [email protected] To learn more about Century Group, our employment opportunities and industry news, visit www.cenman.com.au or follow Century Engineering on LinkedIn.

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