**Trade Assistant**
Assist Painters/Blasters and Boilermakers with general labouring, preparation and cleaning tasks within a shipyard environment. Austal is looking to grow its paint & blast team and will provide full training.
**The Role**
- Assist the Painters/Blasters with sanding, painting and blasting
- Confined space entry sentry and fire sentry duties
- Maintain a clean and tidy work environment with an aim to minimise waste in all forms
- Hold self and workmates accountable to high safety standards
**Skills & Experience**
- Ability to use general tools safely
- Strong safety focus
- White Card
- Previous painting or blasting experience is desirable
- Cert II Engineering or Building & Construction is desirable
- Pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening required as part of onboarding
**Why Austal?**
- Permanent fulltime position
- Located in Brisbane, QLD
- Monday to Friday + overtime hours + penalty rates
- Employee reward and discount programs
- Employee Assistance Program
**_About Austal_**
Austal (ASX:ASB) is Australia's global shipbuilder, defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing, constructing and supporting revolutionary defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators. With capabilities including modern shipbuilding facilities located in Australia, the USA and the Philippines and with service centres located around the world, Austal is well positioned with the skills and expertise, the drive and the vision; with the best people, infrastructure and technology to continue delivering the world's best ships and support.
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.