Coatings Inspector

Spectrum Surface Treatment is seeking an experienced Coatings Inspector to join our team in Wangara.

We specialise in abrasive blasting and industrial protective coatings for structural steel, mining, infrastructure, oil & gas and commercial projects. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of quality and can ensure our work consistently meets client, specification and industry requirements.

The Role

As our Coatings Inspector, you will be responsible for the inspection, testing and documentation of coating works throughout the production process – from incoming steel and surface preparation through to final coating acceptance.

This is a hands-on role working closely with our production team, supervisors, management, clients and third-party inspectors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting pre-blast, post-blast and coating inspections

• Measuring and recording surface profile, environmental conditions, surface cleanliness and soluble salts where required

• Conducting Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) inspections

• Identifying coating defects and non-conformances before work progresses to the next stage

• Ensuring specified coating systems, products, colours and DFT requirements are correctly applied

• Preparing and maintaining ITPs, inspection reports, coating records and QA documentation

• Reviewing and understanding project specifications and determining inspection and hold-point requirements

• Coordinating client and third-party inspections

• Managing NCRs, repairs and close-out documentation

• Ensuring inspection equipment is maintained, calibrated and fit for purpose

• Working closely with production personnel to improve coating quality and reduce rework

• Maintaining complete and accurate traceable inspection records for each project
  

About You

We are looking for someone who is thorough, organised and confident enough to raise quality issues when something isn't right.

Ideally, you will have:

• AMPP Certified Coating Inspector / NACE Level 2 Accreditation

• 5+ years experience inspecting industrial protective coating works

• Strong knowledge of abrasive blasting, surface preparation and industrial coating application

• Experience with DFT testing, surface profile testing and environmental monitoring

• Ability to interpret coating specifications, technical data sheets and project documentation

• Experience preparing and working with ITPs and QA documentation

• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production teams, clients and third-party inspectors

• A practical understanding of workshop coating operations and production requirements
  
  

What We're Looking For

Quality is a critical part of our operation. We need someone who will take genuine ownership of the inspection process rather than simply completing paperwork.

You should be comfortable identifying issues early, communicating them clearly and working with production to have them rectified before they become a client issue.

We value people who are accountable, practical and proactive.

What We Offer

• Full-time position

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications

• Long-term opportunity within a growing industrial coatings business

• Exposure to major mining, infrastructure and commercial projects

• Supportive management and production team

• Opportunity to have a genuine influence over our QA and coatings inspection systems

Location: Perth, WA
Employment: Full-time

If you are an experienced Coatings Inspector looking for a role where quality is taken seriously and you can make a genuine impact, we'd like to hear from you.