Spray Painter

**Industry**: Petrochemical
**Location**: Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa
**Reporting Line**: Site Manager
**Schedule**: Monday to Friday (overtime may be required)
**Work Type**: On-site, Full-time
**Salary**: Market-related, based on experience

**Job Overview**:
You will work alongside a skilled team, following strict safety standards and delivering exceptional coating finishes on-site at fuel depots, refineries, and other high-risk industrial sites.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Surface Preparation & Coating**
- Follow work orders, specifications, and quality control procedures
- Conduct surface preparation such as cleaning, sanding, and masking prior to painting
- Ensure all coatings are applied according to required thickness and finish standards

**Safety & Compliance**
- Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations on-site
- Wear and maintain appropriate PPE at all times
- Identify and report any unsafe working conditions or equipment faults
- Maintain a clean and organized work area

**Quality Control**
- Conduct visual inspections to ensure smooth finishes and proper coating thickness
- Identify and correct any paint defects (e.g., overspray, runs, thin spots)
- Assist with touch-ups, repaints, or corrections when required

**Teamwork & Communication**
- Work cooperatively with team members and supervisors
- Communicate clearly regarding timelines, issues, or material shortages
- Support site team in meeting deadlines and quality standards

**Minimum Requirements**:

- 5-10 years' experience in spray painting within the **petrochemical or heavy industrial sector**:

- Experience working on **bulk fuel tanks, steel piping, and similar structures**:

- Skilled in using **epoxy, zinc, and polyurethane paint systems**:

- Familiarity with painting in **refineries, fuel depots, or high-risk industrial environments**:

- Ability to read and interpret job specifications and technical drawings
- Strong knowledge of coating equipment, cleaning procedures, and safety protocols
- Physically fit and able to work at heights and in confined spaces
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- **Train the Painter** certification or similar industry-recognised qualification
- Knowledge of paint mixing ratios, surface preparation standards (e.g., SA 2.5), and DFT (dry film thickness) measurements
- Basic understanding of Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and coating inspection processes
- Valid driver’s license

**Why Join Us?**
- Be part of a growing team working on high-impact petrochemical projects
- Work with industry-grade equipment in a safety-first environment
- Opportunities for growth and skill development
- **Join our team in Klerksdorp and contribute to top-tier industrial coating projects**

**Experience**:

- Spray-painting : 5 years (preferred)

**Location**:

- Klerksdorp, North West (preferred)

Work Location: In person