Are you a fully qualified Spray Painter with a strong technical background and a natural ability to take charge? We’re seeking a Senior Spray Painter to join a high-performing team in Creswick as the 2IC on site. In this role, you’ll not only be working hands-on with spray painting equipment, but also leading and coordinating the team to ensure production targets are met.
To succeed in this role, you need to be a fully qualified Spray Painter with a strong technical background, able to work efficiently with solvent-based paints. You must have the leadership skills to take charge, manage a team, and meet production deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality control. A hands-on approach is essential, along with the ability to manage rework and troubleshoot issues as they arise. You should be resilient, adaptable, and able to handle tough conversations, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Spray industrial equipment using airless, conventional, and high-volume low-pressure (HVLP) spray equipment
* Mix and prepare paint to required quantities and specifications
* Clean and prepare areas to be painted, ensuring a high-quality finish
* Work with a production line methodology to assign team members to tasks and ensure deadlines are met
* Read and interpret work sheets to ensure work is carried out to the correct standards
* Manage quality control, fixing rework, and knowing the proper curing times for paint before sanding
* Lead and motivate a team while maintaining high standards of workmanship
* Attend meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements:
* Fully qualified Spray Painter with experience in using solvent-based paints
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, large-scale production environment
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, coordinate, and delegate tasks effectively
* Resilient with the ability to handle tough conversations and deal with staff attitude when necessary
* A high level of competency and attention to detail in all tasks, including rework and quality control
* Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work well within a team environment
* Previous experience working with large-scale industrial projects and different types of paints is essential
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Spray Painter looking to take on more responsibility in a leadership capacity. If you have the technical expertise, the ability to lead a team, and a passion for delivering high-quality results, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career!
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at Chandler Macleod - Diversity and Inclusion.