Painter- Shop

Wajax • Kitchener, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 2-3 years of work experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Fabricate and weld.
• Perform manual activities associated with the painting process.
• Participate in all required Health & Safety Training.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums)
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed