Birdon is seeking Industrial Blasters and Painters to join our team in Port Macquarie, contributing to the maintenance, repair and construction of marine, commercial, government and defence vessels.
This is a hands-on role suited to experienced industrial blasters and painters who take pride in safe, high-quality surface preparation, coating application and equipment care. You will work as part of a supportive shipyard team focused on safety, quality and delivering project work to a high standard.
Highlights:
- 4-day work week, Monday to Thursday, with overtime opportunities available
- Casual and permanent project-based positions supporting marine, commercial, government and defence vessel work
- Varied blasting, painting, coating preparation and finishing work in a heavy industrial environment
- Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety, quality and getting the job done well
- Beautiful regional location by the beach. One of the best tourist locations in NSW!
- Central location between Sydney and Brisbane
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Carry out abrasive blasting, surface preparation, masking, coating application and industrial painting activities
- Prepare steel, vessel components and equipment surfaces to required project and quality standards
- Use blasting and painting equipment safely and efficiently in a heavy industrial shipyard environment
- Maintain safe work areas, including containment, ventilation, housekeeping and correct waste disposal
- Work closely with supervisors and team members to meet safety, quality and production requirements
What we’re looking for:
- Relevant trade qualification, ticket or demonstrated industrial blasting and painting experience
- Experience working in a heavy industrial, marine, shipyard, construction or fabrication environment
- Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Strong attention to detail, surface finish and coating quality
- A team-focused attitude with a commitment to working safely and reliably
- Marine industry experience will be highly regarded
Safety and equipment expectations:
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, including compliance with site safety procedures, permits, and risk controls
- Experience using appropriate PPE for blasting and painting activities, including respiratory protection, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, and protective clothing
- Understanding of dust, fumes, overspray, abrasive media, paint, solvent, and hazardous substance controls in heavy industrial environments
- Ability to work safely in confined spaces, at heights, and around mobile plant where required, in accordance with site procedures and competency requirements
- Maintain clean and controlled work areas, including containment, ventilation, housekeeping, and correct disposal of waste materials
Birdon delivers value for customers through innovative people, organisational agility and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, Birdon welcomes applications from people with the required skills and experience. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
If you are an experienced Industrial Blaster and Painter looking for varied heavy industrial shipyard work in Port Macquarie, apply now with your current resume.
For more information about Birdon, visit Birdon Group .
