https://www.seek.com.au/job/83431125?ref=cm-ui
Quality Painting Inspector Century Engineering is a leading engineering and manufacturing company specialising in high-quality fabrication, machining, welding, and protective coatings. We work across defence, heavy mining, and power generation sectors, delivering projects to the highest standards.We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Painting Inspector to oversee our blast and paint operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements. Role OverviewThe Quality Painting Inspector is responsible for managing the day-to-day quality requirements of our painting team, conducting inspections, maintaining compliance records, and mentoring staff. This role plays a key part in ensuring that all blasting and coating processes meet the highest quality standards required for defence, mining, and power industry projects. Key ResponsibilitiesInspection & Quality AssurancePerform and document quality control tests, including:Maintain traceability documentation and ensure compliance with all quality records for each project.Supervision & Team OversightCompliance & ReportingProcess Improvement & Communication Required Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum 5+ years’ experience in industrial painting and coating inspection in heavy fabrication environment. Experience in Defence and Mining would be advantageous.Minimum NACE Level 2 or FROSIO Level 3 certification or equivalent.Strong knowledge of **AS/NZS, ISO, ASTM, Experience in AusPaint Trade Standard advantageous.Hands-on experience with blast and paint processes including:Abrasive blasting (steel grit, garnet)Airless and pressure pot spray applicationExperience in mentoring and supervising painting teams.Proficiency in using inspection tools such as:DFT gauges, holiday detectors, spark testers, adhesion testers, and salt testing kits.Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel).Excellent documentation and reporting skills.Ability to work independently and within a team, under project deadlines.