Painter/Blaster

Painter/Blaster – Primary Location: Karratha, AU. These positions are on an 8/6 roster and are residential in Karratha.

Join Metso at Karratha's newest and best equipped repair facility. We are seeking experienced fixed plant Painter/Blasters to join our Service team in the newly built Metso Karratha Service Centre.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise.

Our culture: Our values of high ambition-always, customer in centre, getting it done together and being open and honest guide our everyday decisions and way of working. They are the guiding principles we expect everyone to act accordingly, and we believe that by living our values we will build a common, thriving culture.

Introduction: These positions are on an 8/6 roster and are residential in Karratha.

• Dressing items with a grinder for paint prepping, according to specifications set out on drawings.
• Perform routine maintenance of production tools to specifications.
• Basic process planning applicable to paint and blast shop planning activities.
• Operate hand tools and power tools appropriate to the job.
• Operate forklift/crane where required.
• Order materials for replacement of consumable items where needed.
• Assist in the provision of on the job training when required.
• Manual handling of loads with weights varying between 5-20kg
• Adhering to safe work practices and report immediately any unsafe acts or equipment;
• Working within the provided OHS policies and procedures;
• Promptly reporting all accidents, hazards and near misses within the allocated timeframe.
• Using the Company's safety tools to assist in controlling the hazards, which apply to each task you undertake.
• Participating in Toolbox Talks and workplace inspections as required;
• Speaking up to improve safety.

• At least 3-5 years relevant experience as a Painter.
• Experience with blasting
• Experience with blasting specifications
• Experience in operating hand/power tools.
• Knowledge and experience in safe work practices
• Good planning and organising skills to meet deadlines.
• Basic communication skills including reading.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings.
• Basic mathematical ability

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. If you\'re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don\'t meet all the specifications. You may be the right candidate for the role.

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there\'s a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets, car benefits, and meal benefits.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change. Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.