Painter- Shop

The Opportunity

The Painter is responsible for the safe operations of the paint shop area, tools, equipment, as well as for meeting customer expectations of a professional result in all aspects of product restoration.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for cleaning and preparing a multitude of surfaces for painting to include, but not be limited to, metal, aluminum, and galvanized surfaces.
• Assembly of bolt on items, drilling, basic electrical, basic hydraulics, decaling unit, prepare units for pre-delivery inspections.
• Mix colors, oils, and thinners to obtain appropriate consistency in order to meet the requirements of the job at hand.
• Apply coatings with a full range of application methods to obtain the desirable results of color, coating, thickness, coverage, and protection.
• Adjusts colors when necessary.
• Utilize enhanced finishing skills when appropriate.
• Move items to drying area and unload.
• Touch up defective areas of painted items.
• Maintain painting equipment. Clean nozzles, containers, and hoses of painting equipment.
• Safely store and label all material.
• Keep written account of paint usage.
• Maintain work area to company expectations.
• Keep over spray to a minimum
• Wet sand, buff and polish when required.
• Able to fabricate and weld.
• Perform manual activities associated with the painting process.
• Participate in all required Health & Safety Training.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience: 2-3 years

Knowledge: Demonstrated proficiency in the use of spray painting equipment; knowledgeable regarding paints, thinners, and lacquers and have good color perception; ability to read and comprehend mix ratios as required by paint manufacturers; skilled in the ability to perform basic mathematical computations; possess a valid driver’s license.

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include:

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
• Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
• Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
• Company matched pension plan
• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.

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