Apprentice - Powder Coater (Urgent Search)

5 days ago


Cairns, Australia community solutions Full time

Apprentice - Powder Coater

PPE provided + salary sacrifice + corporate gym benefits on offer. Both junior & mature candidates encouraged to apply. Get involved with some exciting projects with a locally owned company based in Ripley. Early 11:45 knock off on Fridays + Immediate Start

This 4-year, full-time supervised apprenticeship will provide you with in-depth training relevant to the Fabrication industry, specialising in powder coating. Our host business has been in business for over 30 years and services both domestic and commercial applications. On completion you will receive a Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication – Surface Finishing.

What's involved & what you will learn

- Learning and applying powder coating techniques as you develop your skills

- Pre‑treat work for subsequent surface coating

- Prepare and produce specialised coatings

- Control surface finish production and finished product quality

- Make up solutions

- Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting

- Adhere to Work Health and Safety policies

About You

- Hold a valid drivers licence (or be able to commit to get to & from work)

- Work Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:30pm

- Hold a White Card (and willing to obtain)

- Can use initiative within the workplace

- Have high attention to detail and exceptional organisation skills

- Be extremely reliable and punctual

- Be motivated to work in the fabrication/surface finishing industry and able to handle working a fast-paced environment

Who We Are

Community Solutions is a non‑for‑profit organisation operating as a commercial business, providing apprentices and trainees to a variety of different businesses throughout Queensland. We provide apprentices and trainees important career guidance and opportunity to earn while they learn. Dedicated Field Officers are assigned to apprentices and trainees to provide ongoing support to completing their chosen trade qualification.

What we Offer

- Salary Packaging Benefits Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free. Less tax = more take home pay for you

- In addition to your tax‑free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre‑tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)

- Weekly wage paid to you directly by Community Solutions

- Leave entitlements inc. Annual Leave and Personal Leave

- Mentoring, ongoing support and regular visits from your committed Field Officer

- Ability to obtain a certification and vast range of industry skills and experience

- An Employee Assistance Program – a free and confidential phone‑based counselling service available

Application Requirements

You must also be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident to qualify.

We can't wait to hear from you, recent school leavers are encouraged to apply

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