Industrial Painter

Job summary

The Industrial Painter is responsible for preparing surfaces and applying paint to air handling units using HVLP and airless spray systems. The role also involves performing equipment maintenance, spray foam insulation, and material handling using cranes and forklifts.

Job details

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. Industrial Painter Join Our Team at Haakon Industries! Are you ready to make a real impact in a dynamic and innovative company? Haakon Industries, a global leader in custom-designed and manufactured HVAC units, is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as a 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. What we offer: Competitive pay: $21.80 - $30.00/hour, based on experience Steady Full-Time Hours: Consistent schedule all year round Comfortable Work Environment: Heated and air-conditioned workspace Comprehensive Benefits: Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Paid Holiday & Wellness Program: Keep yourself healthy and happy Company-Sponsored Events: Enjoy team-building and social activities Safety Boot Reimbursements: Stay safe with our support Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement in a thriving company Respectful and Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values teamwork and mutual respect 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) Job Type: Full-time, indoor Starting Wage: $21.80-$30.00/based on experience Experience: Industrial Painting 1 year (Preferred) Job Location: Kingston, ON (on-site) Shift Schedule: Rotating early morning and afternoon shifts (Monday – Friday 5:45am - 2:15pm and Monday – Thursday 2:30pm - 12:30am) Every other Friday off Weekend shifts not required (occasional overtime is not mandatory and is dependent on factory needs) *Reliable transportation is required* 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. If you are a motivated and skilled individual who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 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.

What you’ll do

The Industrial Painter is responsible for preparing surfaces and applying paint to air handling units using HVLP and airless spray systems. The role also involves performing equipment maintenance, spray foam insulation, and material handling using cranes and forklifts.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in industrial painting and be capable of working independently to meet production goals. Strong verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to safety protocols are required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Life insurance • Paid holiday • Wellness program • Company-sponsored events • Safety boot reimbursements

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Industrial painting
• HVLP spray guns
• Airless paint systems
• Surface preparation
• Caulking
• Masking
• Dent repair
• Equipment maintenance
• Spray foam application
• Body fill application
• Overhead crane operation
• Forklift operation
• Safety compliance
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Spray Foam Insulation
• Equipment Maintenance
• Overhead Crane Operation
• Artificial Intelligence
• HVAC
• Air Handler
• Forklift Truck
• Innovation
• Manufacturing Processes
• Material Handling
• Painting
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Team Building

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering
• Industrial Painter
• Coating / Industrial Painter
• Spray Painters and Varnishers
• Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers