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Blaster / Painter

Perth, Australia
$45/hr
Full-time
Permanent

The Opportunity

An established industrial surface treatment business in Western Australia is seeking experienced Workshop Blasters & Painters to join its growing team. This opportunity is suited to skilled tradespeople with strong experience in industrial blasting, protective coating application and workshop-based operations.

Successful candidates will join a quality and safety-focused workplace supporting major projects across mining, oil and gas, infrastructure and commercial sectors. This is a long-term, full-time opportunity with modern facilities, advanced equipment, training and genuine career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare steel and other surfaces for industrial coating applications
  • Perform abrasive blasting to required Sa 2.5 and Sa 3 standards
  • Apply industrial coatings including zinc-rich primers, high-build epoxies and polyurethanes
  • Operate airless and conventional spray-painting equipment
  • Apply coatings to specified dry film thickness requirements
  • Use wet film gauges and follow coating specifications
  • Adjust application techniques according to environmental and operating conditions
  • Complete full coating processes including surface cleanliness and stripe coating
  • Follow relevant QA/QC procedures and quality standards
  • Troubleshoot, clean and maintain blasting and painting equipment
  • Maintain blasting rooms, spray equipment and workshop tools
  • Load and unload blasting trolleys safely
  • Work safely and contribute to efficient workshop operations

Requirements & Eligibility

  • Minimum 3 years of industrial blasting and painting experience
  • Previous workshop-based experience is essential
  • Strong knowledge of industrial coating systems
  • Experience with zinc-rich primers, high-build epoxies and polyurethanes
  • Ability to operate airless and conventional spray equipment
  • Experience applying coatings to specified film thicknesses
  • Understanding of surface preparation, substrate cleanliness and coating processes
  • Experience grit blasting to Sa 2.5 and Sa 3 standards
  • Ability to maintain and troubleshoot blasting equipment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
  • Ability to work extended shifts and occasional weekend work
  • Forklift licence or ticket is desirable
  • Experience operating gantry or overhead cranes is desirable

Special Instructions

Suitable candidates may be eligible for employer-sponsored visa opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please follow these instructions carefully:

  • Send your CV directly to apply@talynx.com.au.
  • Ensure your CV includes all relevant professional information.
  • Subject Line: Please mention the position you are applying for (Blaster / Painter) in the email subject.
  • Include at least two professional work references on your CV.
  • Attach copies of your skills assessment and trade certificates if available.
  • Attach a clear copy of your passport.

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Posted on August 28, 2026
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