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Industrial Painter

@ Haakon

Kingston, Ontario

$21.80–$30/hrFull-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Haakon is hiring an Industrial Painter full-time in Kingston, ON, to prepare and paint air handling units in its Paint Department. The work covers HVLP and airless spraying, surface preparation, spray foam and body fill, and operating an overhead crane and forklift. Pay is $21.80 to $30.00 per hour on rotating early and afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday.

Pay:

$21.80–$30 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Spray paint air handling units with HVLP and airless systems
  • Prepare surfaces by cleaning, caulking, masking and dent repair
  • Apply spray foam and body fill in the paint booth
  • Maintain and adjust paint spray equipment
  • Operate overhead crane and forklift to move materials

Requirements summary:

  • At least one year of industrial painting experience preferred
  • Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to read drawings and measurements
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Reliable transportation required

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalLife insurancePaid time offWellness
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-13
Source record updated
2026-10-15

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Wellness, Paid training

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Job description

Haakon Industries is a manufacturing company whose mission is to breathe life into an advanced and responsible future. We accomplish our goal by making engineered-to-order products of exceptional quality, solving challenges with technical and sustainable solutions, and maintaining healthy working relationships.



Build Your Career at Haakon Industries

Haakon Industries is a world leader in the custom design and manufacture of HVAC equipment. We provide high quality, custom-built air handling units for hospitals, universities, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and everything in between. Our team takes pride in solving unique engineering and manufacturing challenges while delivering exceptional quality and service to customers across North America.

Our success is built on the talented people who work here. In fact, most of our supervisors and lead hands began their careers in production roles and advanced through hard work, training and skill development. If you're looking to build a career rather than just find a job, Haakon offers opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and advance your career.

We are currently looking for motivated individuals to join our team as an Industrial Painter in the Paint Department. This team is responsible for preparing and painting air handling units to ensure a quality finish in the final stages of the manufacturing process.

Why Join Haakon Industries?

  • Competitive pay: $21.80 - $30.00/hour, based on experience
  • Full-time, year round employment
  • Heated and air-conditioned work environment
  • Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance benefits
  • Paid holidays and wellness programs
  • Company-sponsored social and team-building events
  • Safety boot reimbursement
  • On the job training and skill development
  • Cross-training opportunities across departments
  • Opportunities to take on increased responsibility as your skills grow
  • Opportunities to advance into Trainer, Lead Hand and Supervisor roles
  • A company culture built on teamwork, respect and continuous improvement

Your Responsibilities:

  • Industrial Painting: Apply paint using HVLP spray guns and airless paint systems to achieve a quality finish on air handling units
  • Surface Preparation: Fully prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, caulking, masking and performing dent repair as needed
  • Equipment Maintenance: Clean, maintain and adjust paint spray guns and equipment to ensure efficient operation
  • Spray Foam Application: Perform spray foam insulation applications within a paint booth
  • Body Fill Applications: Perform body fill applications for dent repair to ensure smooth and finished surfaces
  • Material Handling: Safely operate an overhead crane and forklift to handle materials as needed
  • Independent Work: Perform tasks independently with minimal supervision to meet production goals
  • Team Collaboration: Work effectively in a team environment with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

What We’re Looking For:

Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of Industrial Painting (preferred)

Skills & Qualifications

  • Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and measurements
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Reliable transportation required

Job Details:

Job Type: Full-time, Indoor

Location: Kingston, ON (On-Site)

Starting Wage: $21.80 - $30.00 per hour, based on experience

Shift Schedule:

  • Rotating early mornings and afternoon shifts
    • Monday – Friday: 5:45 am – 2:15 pm
    • Monday – Thursday: 2:30 pm – 12:30 am
  • Every other Friday off
  • Weekend shifts not required
  • Occasional overtime available based on production requirements

Grow With Us

At Haakon, we believe in developing our employees for long-term success. Through on-the-job training, cross-training opportunities, and increasing responsibility, employees can build rewarding careers in manufacturing while developing new skills and advancing their careers.

If you're looking for a company that promotes from within and invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Haakon utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the initial application screening process. All applications are also reviewed by our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

For more information about our company, please visit https://haakon.com/

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



Haakon is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

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