Industrial Painter - Sandblaster Painter

MB Century is a recognised industry leader in providing innovative solutions across Geothermal Drilling, Reservoir Engineering Services, Hydro and Geothermal Power Station engineering solutions. At our head office in Taupo, NZ we have a wide range of services including specialist Fabrication, Machining and Industrial Coatings. With offices in Indonesia and Philippines we have big international plans to support these growing markets.

Our people come together to drive real solutions to shape a sustainable future. Will you join us?

Our Opportunity:

Supporting our clients, primarily in the renewable energy sector, our team enjoys a variety of projects and tasks, including working on our own equipment, plant and structures, clients’ equipment as well as on-site work. In addition to working in our yard, you could also get out to power stations, dairy sites or work on wellheads, machinery and even boats.

You won’t be pigeon-holed into one task as our team members do it all, sharing the same commitment to quality. You’ll be proud to see tangible results by transforming corroded components to fully protected finishes able to withstand the test of time. Your key tasks can include:

• Surface preparation including sandblasting, mechanical cleaning and pressure washing
• Applying undercoats and finish coats using the full range of application methods (gravity fed, pressure pot and airless spray guns) and materials
• Industrial coatings and corrosion protection
• Following detailed QA project documents

About You:

We are proud of the work our people do and the strong reputation for quality and efficiency they have earned with our clients. We seek interest from people who offer proven industrial coatings skills, a high level of customer focus and a commitment to quality procedures and standards. You’ll ideally have experience from within NZ’s energy sector and also bring:

• Knowledge and experience of a variety of industrial coatings preparation and application techniques
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial spraypainting
• Be a collaborative team player, ideally with some supervision experience
• Enjoy physical, manual work and be comfortable working in full role-specific PPE
• Ability to work extended and flexible hours including periodic travel throughout the central North Island and occasionally outside of the region

With our Wairakei workshop as our home base, our preference is for those currently residing in the Taupo region or planning to relocate. Our standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, between 7.30am and 4pm Monday to Friday, however due to the flexible nature of this work, including extended hours, away travel and weekend work, this position includes paid overtime rates. The base wage range for this role is NZD$34.43 (Grade 3) – 36.86 (Grade 4).

If you are keen to be part of a team that takes pride in contributing to the longevity of NZ’s renewable energy sector, please Apply Online Now.

For more information, contact Catherine at cebborn@mbcentury.com or call 021 702 465.