Make your mark with Thiess

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The Opportunity

Are you a skilled and safety-focused Industrial Painter with a passion for maintaining heavy mining equipment? Thiess is seeking experienced and motivated Painter to join our high-performing team at Batam Rebuild Centre.

As a key member of the Batam Rebuild Centre team, you'll be responsible for Carry out surface preparation, painting, coating, touch-up, and finishing activities on heavy equipment and components in accordance with the company's quality, safety, and production standards.

Roster: 5:2| Location: PT Thiess Engineering Indonesia, Batam| Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

As the Painter, you will:

• Carry out surface preparation activities, including cleaning, grinding, sanding, and masking.
• Perform painting using spray guns, airless spray systems, and other painting equipment.
• Prepare and mix paint materials in accordance with specified requirements.
• Apply primer, intermediate coats, and top coats to the required standards.
• Ensure paint finish quality and coating thickness meet company specifications.
• Perform touch-up work and rectify paint defects where corrective action is required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including painting tools and equipment.
• Comply with all company health, safety, environmental (HSE), and work procedures.

About you

• Minimum Senior High School (SMA) or Vocational High School (SMK) qualification or equivalent. A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive, Industrial, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Painter. Experience in Heavy Equipment Painting, Industrial Painting, Automotive Painting, Fabrication, and Coating is highly regarded.
• Good understanding of surface preparation and finishing processes.
• Ability to operate spray guns and other painting equipment.
• Knowledge of masking techniques and paint application methods.
• Understanding of basic coating systems and paint specifications.
• Basic knowledge of quality inspection for painting results.
• Ability to work within required timelines and meet quality standards.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety (HSE).
• Disciplined, reliable, and accountable.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrates initiative and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and strong work ethics.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Please click the "apply" button below to apply for this role.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com.