About the Role
This is a hands-on labour role with industrial painting as the main focus. You’ll spend the majority of your time applying primers, paints and industrial coatings (including 2K systems) by spray, brush or roller to meet quality and production standards. You’ll also complete equipment pre-checks, maintain painting tools and work areas, perform touch-ups and repairs, and follow strict surface preparation and coating specifications.

When needed, you’ll support the team by assisting with industrial blasting to prepare surfaces or arc spraying to apply metal coatings. The role is deliberately flexible so we can move people between areas to meet daily production requirements, but a strong painter will primarily stay on painting work.

You’ll work closely with the Industrial Coatings Coordinator, Operations Coordinator and wider team. Safety is non-negotiable — you’ll wear all required PPE, keep your work zone clear of hazards, report any issues immediately, and actively support a strong health and safety culture. The role involves physical work and may include working at heights, MEWP use or confined spaces once trained. Full on-the-job training is provided.

About You

• Reliable, punctual and able to work autonomously while being a strong team player
• Solid industrial painting experience (ideally around 5 years)
• Experience applying industrial 2K coatings
• Residential painting or spraying experience is useful if your industrial background is lighter
• Willing to assist with blasting and arc spraying when required
• Follows strict health and safety protocols without exception
• Takes pride in high-quality work and communicates clearly with the team
• Full NZ driver’s licence required
• Experience with forklifts, working at heights, MEWP or confined space training is advantageous
• Must be eligible to work in New Zealand without visa restrictions

Why Steel & Tube
Join a supportive, values-driven team in a safety-first culture. You’ll focus primarily on industrial painting while gaining exposure to other coatings processes, contribute to high-quality steel protection for customers across New Zealand, and work for a stable, well-respected Kiwi company with over 70 years in the industry and genuine development opportunities.

If you’re an experienced industrial painter ready to join a busy Hamilton team that values reliability, quality and safety, apply now for our Industrial Coatings Labourer role.