Weir
Blaster Painter
Australia · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerWeir
- LocationAustralia
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Blaster and Painter
Weir
Kalgoorlie, WA
Onsite
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
This role supports Mechanical Tradespersons in the maintenance of fixed plant equipment, while carrying out protective coating applications to prevent wear and corrosion. The position also plays a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient workshop environment, delivering high-quality work and upholding world-class safety and housekeeping standards.
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What you’ll do
• Protective Coatings Application: Apply abrasive blasting, high-pressure water cleaning, painting, spray and brush/roller-applied coatings, and rubber lining to tanks, structures, valves, pipework, and related equipment to prevent wear and corrosion and extend asset life.
• Mechanical Support: Assist skilled mechanical tradespersons with pump assembly, inspection, and mechanical preparation both on customer sites and in the workshop.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect completed work, including testing rubber linings for faults, identify quality issues, and recommend or initiate corrective actions to ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Workshop Maintenance: Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient workshop environment by adhering to world-class standards of housekeeping, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Tool and Equipment Handling: Safely operate tools, presses, and machinery; ensure tools, materials, and equipment are cleaned, maintained, stored, and transported correctly.
• Daily Role: The successful candidate will be hands-on daily, supporting tradespersons, applying protective coatings, and maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Success Metrics: Success will be measured by the quality and durability of coatings applied, adherence to safety protocols, and contribution to a clean and efficient work environment.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel expected; primarily onsite work at Kalgoorlie location.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
What you’ll bring
• Previous experience in industrial painting, abrasive blasting, surface preparation, or protective coatings.
• High school education or equivalent with the ability to read and understand safety rules, work instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards, including hazard identification and adherence to procedures.
• Physically fit for manual work, including standing and walking for extended periods, repetitive movements, and lifting up to 20 kg.
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support
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