Industrial Painter

As the Industrial Painter, you will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of paint coating, spray booth equipment, and systems, as well as performing the cleaning, sanding, priming, and painting machine parts surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of paint and coatings designed to withstand the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry.

Location: 1403 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON

Dedicated Afternoon Shift: 4:30pm - 3:00am, Monday - Thursday

Shift Premium: $3.00 per hour for afternoons

Dedicated Weekend Day Shift: 6:00am – 6:00pm, Friday – Sunday

Shift Premium: $4.00 per hour for weekend days

Job Duties

• Use of spray equipment to apply paint and other materials
• Clean and prep surfaces using such processes as sanding, scraping and grinding
• Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, or sandblasters
• Follow safety protocols and wear prescribed personal protective equipment to prevent injuries
• Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes for proper paint flow and coating thickness
• Monitor and identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct the cause
• Sand surfaces between coats of paint or primer to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties
• Ensure all paint related waste is properly labeled, stored and disposed of
• Safely operate overhead cranes to move material to and from paint booths
• Work collaboratively with other production team members to meet production goals and timelines

Skills and Experience:

• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment, handle competing demands, and deal with frequent changes, delays, or other unexpected events
• Attention to detail to ensure precision in painting applications
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve effectively and efficiently
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, and bending
• Exposure to handling hazardous materials and working in semi-enclosed spaces
• Understanding of different coatings and their properties
• Familiarity with spray guns, sanders and other industrial painting tools

Qualifications

• Exposure to apprenticeship programs, classroom instruction or industrial painting experience is an asset

What We Can Offer You

• Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
• RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We’ve got your back!
• Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
• Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more! Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
• Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

Why work for Tigercat Industries group of companies?

We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.

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Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance. Click here to read more about Tigercat’s Accessibility Plan.