Coatings Trainer and Spray Equipment Maintainer

Coatings Trainer and Spray Equipment Maintainer

Posted: 02/12/2025

Closing Date: 02/01/2026

Job Type: Casual

Job Category:
Corrosion Technologies

Matrix Composites & Engineering proudly owns Australia’s largest composite manufacturing facility in Henderson, WA, where we specialise in the design, engineering, and manufacture of composite and advanced material technology solutions to industries including Oil & Gas, Mining & Defence. Matrix’s portfolio includes an industrial coatings division (MCT) to extend its service and product offerings with a focus on protective and anti-corrosive coatings.

Matrix’s state of the art facility in Henderson, WA, is a world-class manufacturing plant that services its clientele through offices and agents in key locations around the world.

We have an exciting casual opportunity for a Coatings Trainer & Spray Equipment Maintainer to join our team, working 5 to 6 days per fortnight. Working within our advanced material manufacturing facility, this role is responsible for delivering manufacturer-approved coating training, supporting coating projects, and maintaining our rental equipment fleet.

• Training external painters and Matrix employees in the application of our coating products
• Maintaining rental and client equipment, including single/plural pumps, dry ice equipment and air compressors
• Providing technical support for Matrix Coating Technology (MCT) projects and equipment rentals
• Supporting sales teams and the Technical Authority to grow the business
• Conducting Verifications of Competency (VOCs)
• Reviewing client and student feedback to support continuous improvement
• Ensuring the safety of all trainees during training activities
• Ensuring materials, consumables and labour are available for training, trials and demonstrations
• Promoting a culture of waste minimisation and environmental awareness
• Supporting innovation and client engagement for the development of products and services

Along with competitive casual rates and a supportive work environment, Matrix provides the following benefits:

• Flexible work options
• Access to Parental Leave provisions for eligible employees
• Novated Car Leasing
• Recognition of Service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

To contribute to our continued growth and success, we are seeking someone who ideally has:

• Experience as a protective coatings applicator
• Exposure to Passive Fire Protection (PFP) applications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

In addition, the following would be considered highly advantageous:

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
• Experience with the Humidur product line
• Experience operating and maintaining Graco plural pumps

Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately and we reserve the right to close the advertisement early. All new employees are subject to a Pre-Employment Medical and National Police Clearance Check.

Please visit our websiteto learn more about the company.

This position is available only to permanent Australian residents, or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia.

Matrix is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from any gender identity and sexual orientation; and people of diverse ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds.