Spray Painter / Sandblaster

About the company

As a large privatelyowned livestock transport company operating in Northern Australia, Road Trainsof Australia (RTA) prides itself in having over 15 years of experience in safe& dependable transportation of livestock, petroleum and bulk commoditiesthroughout Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland using theirfleet of 90+ prime movers.

About the role

Reporting to theWorkshop Supervisor, the Painter is responsible for carrying out quality andtimely spray painting to either refurbish or repair second-hand equipment alongwith new machine repair, detail, re-colour of all RTA equipment in accordancewith best industry practices.

Duties

• Spray painting ofvarious types of equipment and machinery (sandblasting experience desirable)

• Preparation anddetailing of new machine build requirements

• Using spray guns,adjust nozzles and paint mixes to enable proper paint flow and coatingthickness

• Sand equipmentsurfaces to remove flaws

• Spray preparedsurfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings

• Paint areas byhand that cannot be reached with a spray gun

• Complete accurateadministrative tasks in relation to service activities, including submittingjob sheets and timesheets

• MaintainCleanliness & Efficiency of Paint & Blast booths as well as all Paint& Blast Equipment.

Skills &experience

• Australian/NewZealand recognised qualification (Certificate III in Surface Preparation &Coating Application)

• Basic computerskills

• Current validdriver’s licence

• Ability to workunder time constraints

• Ability to worksafely as part of a team

• Ability tomaintain a high level of accuracy 

• National Policeclearance

To apply for thisexciting opportunity please select "Apply for this job".  Applications must include a cover letteroutlining your motivations for this position and a detailed resume.

If you have anyquestions regarding this opportunity, please contact HR at **@rta.net.au.

RTA encourages andvalues diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleare encouraged to apply.

RTA reserves theright to select a shortlist from the applications received.

The selectionprocess employed will be at the discretion of RTA.

No agencies please.

• Flexible hours available
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 05 January 2024