Painter and Powder Coater

WGI Group•Lethbridge, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Painter will be responsible for ensuring that all parts are painted (either powder or liquid paint) to a consistently high quality in a fast-paced manufacturing atmosphere. Responsibilities will include the identification of defective products, notifying Team Managers of defective products, performing all work in a safe manner, cleaning and maintaining paint guns and equipment, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment. This position requires painting parts of a variety of sizes and have the dexterity to paint larger units.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in English
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
Experience as a General Assembly Laborer or Painter an asset
Knowledge of high and low-pressure paint pump/guns an asset
Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Effective verbal and listening communications skills
Time management skills
Ability to read blueprints and other technical drawings
Critical eye for identifying defects
Commitment to quality and safety
Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current.
Respect diversity - treat others with respect.
Avoid unnecessary conflict
Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various processes
Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to follow to follow Standard Operating Procedure
Considerable knowledge of safety standards/precautions pertaining to painting and ability to read and follow SDS and TDS recommendations and requirements. WHMIS
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.

Responsibilities

Select appropriate paint according to product specifications
Knowledge of preparation and inspection of various surfaces so material/product is properly prepped prior to painting.
Clean and maintain coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment
Mark, record and report start/end times, powder usage, defects, work order and quality control documentation
Document supply inventory weekly
Clean and perform preparation of work-site.
Signal maintenance to facilitate adjustment or repairs of equipment and machinery as necessary
Notify Team Manager when supply levels are low.
Operate, read, and maintain air monitoring and other sampling devices when working in confined spaces and/or hazardous environments.
Load and unload product and parts, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to work procedures.
Performs related duties as needed or assigned.
Tend to or operate equipment to clean/wipe, sand, remove corrosion, caulk or otherwise prepare items for application of paint powder.
Operate hand-held spray guns to powder coat stationary items or items on racking systems.
Move product into and out of powder coating booth with power pusher and/or overhead cranes
Use of standard industrial coatings (i.e., epoxy primer and urethane top coat) and special protective coatings to achieve desired finish.
Use of high- and low-pressure application equipment.