AddressAbout the Company
Ahrens is a fifth-generation South Australian family-owned business. The Ahrens Group currently employs almost 1000 people nationally, and this number continues to increase as we experience further significant growth through-out all of our divisions. We are proud to say each of our divisions are leaders of their industry. Our leading divisions consist of construction, engineering, rural infrastructure, water storage, electrical and mining services.
A major part of the Ahrens family of brands, our mining services and infrastructure has an unrivalled history of delivering innovative, economical, and quality mining projects and services to suit resource engineering, design and construct, non-process, maintenance, resource building, civil works and structural, mechanical and piping works. We specialise in working in remote locations and our significant scope of in-house labour, trades, plant, and equipment enable us to respond at short notice to meet the tightest deadlines
About the Role
Reporting to the operations manager, you will work as a member of the team, blasting and painting steel products safely and assist in the workshop and yard/dispatch areas as required. You will be based at our Olympic Dam, Roxby Downs location. This opportunity is available as a residential or DIDO role.
Key Responsibilities
- Read job cards, drawing, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions and specifications.
- Set up and operate tools common to the blast and paint trade
- Observe and uphold all policies and procedures of the company at all times and assist with the implementation of improvements.
- Safely and efficiently operate blast equipment to remove corrosive surface from fabricated components in accordance with job specifications in preparation for application of protective coatings.
- Safely and efficiently undertake all other duties in the paint/blast bay, yard/dispatch and workshop areas as instructed by Operations Manager
- Prepare and apply protective coatings to fabricated components in accordance with job specifications, standards and data sheets.
- Perform general housekeeping and maintenance of work areas, equipment, tools and facilities.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in blasting / painting in a similar role
- Working knowledge of standard practices and methods of the abrasive blasting and painting trade
- Demonstrated experience using reliable, safe work practices
- Flexible approach and cooperative team attitude
- Genuine passion for industrial painting/blasting
- Motivated and willingness to undertake any additional training
- Willingness to assist in other areas as required
- Forklift license will be highly regarded
Why Work at Ahrens
We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes.
We guarantee a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values including commitment, integrity and safety. In return we reward those who passionately work towards realising our vision.
How to Apply
To apply click the "Apply Now" to submit your updated resume and cover letter, further enquiries can be directed to Summer Hill, HR Coordinator on 08 8521 00***or via email to ***********@ahrens.com.au
Ahrens Group are Equal Opportunity employers who recognise the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promote an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds.
