Pre-Paint / Surface Preparation Labourer

About the role

Telwater, Australia's largest manufacturer of trailered boats, is hiring labourers for its Large Boats and Plate Boats Paint & Preparation department. The work involves cleaning, grinding and sanding boats and preparing aluminium surfaces for painting, using hand and power tools such as sanders and grinders. The role is full time and permanent, Monday to Friday 6am to 2:30pm (40 hours per week), with occasional overtime.

Key responsibilities

• Clean, grind and sand boats
• Prepare aluminium surfaces to the highest standard before painting
• Use hand and power tools including sanders and grinders
• Work within the workplace health and safety policies and complete tasks on time

Required profile

• Previous experience with hand and power tools such as grinders and palm sanders highly desirable
• Hard working, reliable and willing to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Full Australian working rights
• Own reliable transport
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $32.01 plus productivity-based incentives, monthly attendance and H&S bonuses
• Employee of the month and year awards, annual leave loading and guaranteed holiday over Christmas
• Free on-site physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program and Flare Benefits program
• Product loan program and discounted employee parts purchase program
• All-expenses-paid Christmas parties, family fun days and catered lunches
• Factories in the Coomera Marine Precinct, finishing at 2:30pm each day