Painter

Job Title: Painter - Afternoon Shift

Location: Skyjack Plant 1

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring equipment performance and adjust set-ups, calibrations, and alignments on production equipment, while assisting with operation and duties in production. Track various data associated with production equipment, report any inconsistencies, use standard repair procedures and call specialists when more serious problems occur.

Responsibility:

• Check quality of parts and assemblies painted to make sure paint finish meets quality standards

• Perform basic maintenance duties on paint guns and keep paint equipment and general work areas clean

• Paint surfaces of aerial work platforms, applying knowledge of surface preparation and painting techniques, using spray painting equipment, power tools and work aids

• Move switches and dials to start flow current and to activate conveyor and paint spraying equipment

• Re-adjust pressure valves to control direction and pattern of spray and to correct flaws in coating metal parts

• Strip, sand, mask and repaint surfaces and blend and polish finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools

• Clean paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid and from disks, cones, spray heads, and hoses, using solvent and brush

• Do touch-up work on products or parts. Hand-spray parts to cover unpainted areas or apply rust preventative. Apply or retouch paint, using brush

• Work in a professional and cooperative manner with co-workers and management

• Participate in training as required to maintain and enhance skill level

• Other duties as assigned

Academic/Educational Requirements:

• Some completion of secondary school or equivalent

Required Skills/Experience:

• Must have three years’ experience as an industrial spray painter, using conventional and/or air-assisted automated painting systems

• Should have an eye for detail to check that parts and assemblies that are painted meet quality requirements

• Candidates must be willing to work all shifts if required: days, afternoons and nights

What Linamar Has to Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.