About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Sand Blaster / Spray Painter to join our manufacturing team. This role involves preparing, blasting, and painting small components, large structural parts, and complete agricultural equipment assemblies, delivering high-quality, durable finishes designed to withstand demanding field conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Surface Preparation:
o Abrasive blast small and large components, including full assemblies.
o Remove rust, scale, grease, weld residue, and other contaminants.
o Mask threads, hydraulic ports, machined surfaces, and critical interfaces.
o Inspect components before and after blasting to identify defects.
* Spray Painting & Coating:
o Apply primers, topcoats, and protective coatings to parts and assembled machinery.
o Mix paints accurately according to specifications, ensuring correct ratios, pot life, and induction times.
o Achieve consistent film thickness, coverage, and finish across complex assemblies.
o Perform touch-ups as required after handling or assembly.
* Handling & Setup:
o Safely load, move, and position large components using forklifts, cranes, or jigs.
o Plan job setups to minimize handling damage and rework.
* Quality & Production:
o Deliver finishes that meet OEM durability and visual standards.
o Identify and address coating defects, contamination, or adhesion issues.
o Maintain organized, clean blasting and painting areas while adhering to production schedules.
* Equipment, Maintenance & Safety:
o Maintain blast pots, spray guns, booths, extraction systems, and compressors.
o Manage consumables such as abrasives, paint, thinners, filters, and PPE.
o Follow all WHS procedures and SDS requirements for paints and chemicals.
Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in abrasive blasting and industrial spray painting.
* Experience working on large fabricated structures or machinery.
* Ability to operate lifting equipment (forklift/crane) or willingness to obtain certification.
* Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
What We Offer:
* Opportunity to work on high-quality OEM equipment.
* Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and efficiency.
* Career development and skill enhancement in industrial finishing.
Performance Expectations:
* Consistently high-quality, durable finishes on all components and assemblies.
* Safe, efficient operation of all blasting and painting equipment.
* Minimal rework and damage during handling.
* Positive contribution to production flow and team culture.
Annual Salary: $76515 - $80000
How to Apply
If you think you have the above qualities, are looking for a new challenge, and believe you have what it takes to drive a team to succeed consistently, please forward your resume, along with a cover letter, by clicking on the apply button below. Alternatively, you may and quote reference # in the email subject.
About Konnecting
Konnecting is an Australian Skilled Migration & Recruitment Consultancy that sources candidates for niche roles. We are also a registered migration agency that processes Australian employer sponsored 457 visas transfers and 482 sponsorship. For more positions offering visa sponsorship, or for other Australian visa information, please visit .
Additional information
* Opportunity to work on high-quality OEM equipment.
* Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and efficiency.
* Career development and skill enhancement in industrial finishing.