Painter

Linamar Corporation • Guelph, ON

20d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Some completion of secondary school or equivalent
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED