Industrial Spray Painters/Blasters

About Us

Phil Eagle Recruitment Ltd specialises in connecting highly skilled talent with exceptional opportunities in niche industries. We are dedicated to facilitating permanent placements and labour-hire solutions that match employees' skill sets with employers' needs. Leveraging our extensive network and industry expertise, we streamline the hiring process to ensure mutual success for candidates and employers.

Responsibilities

• Grinding, sanding, and cleaning surfaces of items to be painted.
• Preparing surfaces by removing rust, scale, grease, and other contaminants.
• Loading paint, oil, lacquer, varnish, and rustproofing agents into spray equipment.
• Connecting hoses to spray equipment and adjusting spray nozzles to required pressure levels.
• Securing items to be sprayed within spray booths or positioning them onto conveyors.
• Operating abrasive blasting equipment to prepare metal and other surfaces for coating.
• Directing spray guns to apply even and consistent coatings in accordance with specifications.
• Monitoring coating thickness and finish quality.
• Moving completed items to drying areas and stacking them for further painting, finishing, or packaging.
• Starting and monitoring extractor fans, drying fans, and heaters.
• Cleaning and maintaining spray-painting and blasting equipment, including nozzles, containers, and hoses.
• Mixing coating solutions and regulating temperatures where required.
• Operating paint dipping baths where applicable.
• Conducting routine equipment checks and reporting faults or maintenance requirements.
• Following all workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment.
• Working safely in confined spaces and at heights where required.
• Collaborating effectively with supervisors and team members to meet project deadlines.

Requirements and Skills

• NZQCF Level 4 qualification in a relevant trade or at least three years of relevant industrial spray painting and/or abrasive blasting experience.
• Experience working with industrial coatings, protective coatings, or surface treatment systems.
• Knowledge of surface preparation standards and coating application techniques.
• Ability to safely operate spray-painting and blasting equipment.
• Experience working in confined spaces within industrial, construction, manufacturing, marine, engineering, or heavy industrial environments.
• Current Confined Space Entry certification/training is highly advantageous.
• Current Working at Heights certification/training is highly advantageous.
• Experience working under Permit to Work (PTW) systems and following confined space safety procedures.
• Ability to use and understand gas monitoring equipment and ventilation systems where required.
• Understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency procedures associated with confined space work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to interpret job specifications and work instructions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical fitness and ability to perform manual work in industrial environments.
• Forklift licence is an advantage.
• Site Safe passport is an advantage.
• Valid driver's licence is an advantage.
• Experience working in construction, manufacturing, engineering, marine, or industrial environments is advantageous.
• Be willing to undergo random drug tests while employed.
• Must be a NZ Citizen, NZ Resident, or otherwise legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

The successful applicants will also have the opportunity to work in different locations (Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Canterbury, and Otago), providing a unique chance to explore New Zealand's diverse regions.

Employment Conditions

This is a full-time permanent role, and the hourly pay rate is between NZ$28 and NZ$35, depending on experience and qualifications.

The work hours are from 30 hours minimum to 70 hours maximum per week, worked between Monday and Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Applicants may also be required to work weekends to meet operational requirements.