Painting Assembly Trade Assistant

Zitron Australia Pty Ltd is a fast growing, ventilation fan manufacturing company, suppling industrial fan units to the mining and road tunnel sector, based in the southern suburbs of Perth. 

An exciting opportunity exists for a Painting / Assembly Trade Assistant, to join the fast-growing Australian arm of an international group that is a global leader in the field of ventilation for underground mines, road and railway tunnels, and metro systems.

Job Requirements and Description:

·       Operate overhead cranes to move heavy items safely and accurately.

·       Use forklift (license mandatory, WA High-Risk Work Licence) to load, unload, and transport materials efficiently and safely.

·       Prepare surfaces for Painting: clean, sand, mask, and check for defects.

·       Mix paints/coatings to exact specifications and ratios.

·       Set up and operate spray guns; manage nozzle, pressure, and flow adjustments

·       Perform fine touch-ups on completed products using spray gun or hand tools

·       Dismantle, clean, and maintain spray guns and painting systems daily to ensure optimal performance

·       Fit acoustic batts into painted silencers and inspect for correct installation and finish

·       Inspect and verify painted surfaces meet quality standards.

·       Follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements.

·       Clean and organize workspace daily; assist with general yard duties (sorting, cleaning, material movements

·       Attention to detail and high-quality standards

·       Basic mechanical aptitude (equipment adjustments, rigging).

·       Team player with excellent communication

·       Capable of maintaining a clean, safe, well‑organized workspace.

·       Ability to work standard roster; some OT if needed. Be able to follow instructions

·       Work in a team and independently

·       Work to standards

·       Be flexible and versatile in many small jobs

·       Knowledge of hand and power tools

 
Job Offer:

The role on offer is a full-time permanent position based in the company office in Perth (Hope Valley), with an excellent working environment and work-life balance working hours. The commitment and passion that you will bring to us will be rewarded with a commensurate remuneration package.

The role will start on a casual basis leading to become full time permanent.

You will have the opportunity to stamp your mark on a role that can broaden your skill set and to allow you to be an important part of a successful company that can offer exciting career opportunities.