Experienced Sandblaster - Heavy Automotive Industry

About Truck Centre WA Pty Ltd

Truck Centre WA is Western Australia's exclusive specialist dealership for Mack, UD, and Volvo trucks with eight operating branches statewide. Recently acquired by Volvo Group, the company offers advanced resources, cutting-edge technologies, and promising career growth within the heavy automotive road transport market.

Position Overview

The Phil's Recon Shop, TCWA's newest workshop, is seeking a skilled Sandblaster to join its expanding team. This role involves delivering high-quality surface preparation using abrasive blasting techniques, with a strong emphasis on safety and professionalism within a structured workshop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare metal components by eliminating rust, paint, scale, dirt, and other contaminants through abrasive blasting equipment.
• Apply protective masking to shield areas not intended for blasting.
• Inspect blasted items to confirm surfaces meet cleanliness and anchor profile standards before coating or painting.
• Operate abrasive blasting machinery safely and efficiently following company and industry protocols.
• Perform routine upkeep, cleaning, and troubleshooting on blast equipment including pots, hoses, nozzles, cabinets, and compressors.
• Coordinate with powder coaters, industrial painters, and quality teams to ensure specifications are met.
• Maintain cleanliness of blast booths and responsibly handle collection, disposal, or recycling of blasting media and hazardous waste as per safety and environmental guidelines.
• Uphold an organized, clean, and safe workspace aligned with workplace health and safety policies.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses relevant trade qualifications or equivalent experience in abrasive blasting or surface preparation industries.
• Proven experience in operating industrial sandblasting or abrasive blasting machinery.
• Strong mechanical skills enabling routine preventive maintenance on blasting devices.
• Knowledgeable of surface preparation standards and coating requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to detect minor surface defects ensuring uniform finish quality.
• Committed to safety, including proper handling of hazardous substances and effective dust control.
• Reliable, positive mindset, capable of working independently or collaboratively within a team.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay with annual CPI-based wage increases.
• Loyalty leave adding one extra day off per year of service, up to five days total.
• Industry-leading Paid Parental Leave provisions.
• Referral bonuses for employee introductions.
• Recognition programs to reward performance and contribution.
• Comprehensive safety culture promoting Zero Harm initiative.
• Access to Health and Wellbeing MATES program including Employee Assistance Program counseling and support.
• Modern, well-equipped workshop and warehouse facilities with free onsite parking.

Additional Information

This opportunity offers a rewarding career with a market leader dedicated to innovation, safety, and employee wellbeing. Candidates motivated to maintain high quality and safety standards in surface preparation are encouraged to apply promptly.