Company Description Thornton Engineering is a family-owned company established in 1975, specializing in the design and fabrication of high-quality steel products for major projects across various industries in Australia.…
Company Description Thornton Engineering is a fully Australian-owned and operated company with over 30 years of experience. We are the market leader in the fabrication of medium and heavy structural steel, plate work, an…
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Skills: Electrical Engineering, Project Management, HV/LV Systems, Process Instrumentation, Control Systems
Acknowledgement of Country CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay…
Company Description Thornton Engineering is a fully Australian-owned and operated company with over 30 years of experience. We are the market leader in the fabrication of medium and heavy structural steel, plate work, an…
Company Description Thornton Engineering is a family-owned company established in 1975, specializing in the design and fabrication of high-quality steel products for major projects across various industries in Australia.…
Responsible for preparing and coating fabricated steel structures and equipment to high-quality standards. This includes operating and maintaining blasting and painting equipment and tools under the direction of the workshop supervisor.
Requirements
Requires a trade-qualified spray painter or blaster, or a labourer with relevant painting experience. A valid driver's license is required, and high-risk work licenses such as forklift or dogman are highly encouraged.
Full job description
Company Description
Thornton Engineering is a family-owned company established in 1975, specializing in the design and fabrication of high-quality steel products for major projects across various industries in Australia.
We provide a supportive and collaborative working environment for our highly skilled and passionate team of engineers to deliver exceptional results. We are committed to empowering our employees to reach their full potential through continuous learning and creativity. Join our team and be a part of our exciting journey to produce a diverse range of steel products.
Job Description
Are you an experienced trade-qualified spray painter or blaster looking for a new challenge? At Thornton Engineering, we're looking for talented individuals just like you to join our team in Geelong. We will also consider labourers with painting experience.
As one of our spray painters or blasters, you'll be responsible for ensuring our fabricated steel structures and equipment are coated to our high-quality standards. Reporting to the workshop supervisor, you'll use your expertise to operate and maintain blasting and painting equipment, power tools, and hand tools required to prepare and coat fabricated parts.
Qualifications
Qualified spray painters (or labourer with painting experience)
Experienced spray painters with a proven history of quality and success
Experienced blaster
Experience in airless pumps would be advantageous, but not essential
Skilled in operating blast and paint equipment and tools
Current and valid driver's license
Candidates with a forklift, dogman (DG) and/or high-risk work licenses are encouraged to apply
Additional Information
What do you get in return?
Permanent full-time stable employment
Competitive hourly rates, plus super, plus overtime
Positions for day shift are available
Immediate start & good onsite work culture
Other benefits
Striving for ‘Zero Harm’ - safety-based culture
Clean work environment
We supply you with all required PPE
We supply you with all tools you need
We supply you with 5 sets of work clothes including laundry service
Our workshops are located at the northern end of Corio, Geelong and within driving range from Melbourne.
We're looking for candidates who have demonstrated experience in steel protective coatings, and who take pride in their work. If you're a team player with a can-do attitude, we want to hear from you.
Thornton Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.
Apply now and take the next step in your career with Thornton Engineering!
Family-owned since 1975, Thornton Engineering provides design and fabrication of structural steel, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, plate and piling steel products for major projects Australia wide.
The focus of the company is on maximum automation and streamlining of processes to allow; high quality, very fast lead times at competitive prices.
Structural Steel -
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Pressure Vessels & Heat Exchangers -
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Offices: 370 Bacchus Marsh Road, Corio, Victoria 3214, AU · 45 O'Briens Road, Corio, Victoria 3214, AU · 65 Obriens Road, Corio, Victoria 3214, AU
How many Engineering jobs are open in Geelong, Australia right now?
There are currently 26 open engineering positions in Geelong, Australia listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Engineering roles in Geelong, Australia?
Companies currently hiring include SMEC (an SJ Group company), CSIRO, Thornton Engineering Australia Pty Ltd, AECOM, GHD, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Engineering jobs in Geelong, Australia?
Yes — 6 of the 26 open engineering positions offer remote or hybrid work (0 remote, 6 hybrid).
How do I apply for Engineering jobs in Geelong, Australia?
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