Painter/ Blaster

KA Group•Rosenort, MB

58d•CA$24 - CA$27•Onsite

About The Position

As a Blast & Paint Shop Technician at K.A. Group, you will play a key role in the finishing process of heavy-duty equipment. Your primary responsibilities will include blasting and painting operations, ensuring that earthmoving equipment components meet high-quality standards for surface preparation and coating applications. This role requires technical expertise, precision, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A valid Class 5 driver's license is required for material handling (loader and forklift).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in blasting, painting, or a similar technical field is preferred.
Experience with paint application systems and equipment maintenance is an asset.

Responsibilities

Operate blasting equipment to prepare surfaces of earthmoving equipment components for painting.
Remove rust, dirt, and old coatings to create a clean surface suitable for new coatings.
Safely handle and transport equipment components to and from the blasting area.
Coordinate with material handlers to ensure the smooth and efficient movement of components throughout the blasting and painting processes.
Apply primers and topcoats to equipment components using spray guns or other methods.
Ensure even coverage and correct thickness of paint coatings in line with engineering specifications and quality standards.
Inspect surfaces post-blasting to verify preparation effectiveness.
Conduct visual inspections of painted components to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Perform routine maintenance on paint application equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Report any equipment issues or malfunctions to the supervisor for timely repairs.
Adhere to all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Identify and report safety hazards in the blast and paint shop to maintain a safe working environment.
Ensure proper disposal of blasting materials and waste.
Provide documentation for quality assurance and reporting purposes.
Ensure all work orders scheduled are properly punch in/out using the Genius software.
Effective time management is expected daily to achieve efficiencies and expected output.
Daily clock ins are required using ADP, along with vacation requests, PTO requests.

Benefits

Company Matched RRSP (2% after 3 months of employment, 3% after 5 years of employment)
Health Benefits (Dental – 100% employer paid premium, Health - 100% employer paid premium, Basic Life (1x annual wage) - 100% employer paid premium, AD&D - 100% employer paid, Long Term Disability (LTD) – 100% employee paid premium)
Safety Gear (Safety Boot Reimbursement - $150 after 3 months or $300 every 2 years)
Employee Referral Program - $1,500 bonus potential (no limit)
Continuing Education Program - $1,500 per year employee reimbursement
Lunch Program – 50% to $10 maximum per meal subsidized by employer
Production Bonus (paid quarterly)
9 STAT holidays plus 2 additional paid civic holidays
Earn and Burn Vacation Accrual
1 week (40 hours) PTO per year
Banked hours option
Free in-house gym