Job Title: Paint Technician

Job Summary:

Responsible for ensuring that all paint equipment is in proper working order. Develop new racking and improve upon existing in order to accommodate parts. Troubleshoot issues regarding paint process, wash process and waste water system and correct as required to maintain quality and production. Teach robot paths for new jobs and adjust for existing jobs. Ensure that targets are met and maintain health and safety standards.

Responsibility:

• Maintain powder storage area, keep organized and safe.

  • Receive and label product with weight and colour.
  • Ensure there is sufficient powder for auto and manual spraying areas, perform color changes as required.
  • Visually inspect parts coming in and out of paint booths.
  • Communicate any non-conformances such as light or too much paint.
  • Perform required maintenance of guns, wash and waste water systems.
  • Maintain wet booth spraying equipment, tube sprayers throughout plant, and inspect all pump inserts.
  • Ensure all washes are functioning within specification and monitor output for quality.
  • Remove full waste drums from the waste collectors outside and inside, replace with empties and ensure properly labeled.
  • Take daily inventory of the product and record on the white board.
  • Monitor wash and paint process to ensure it is running at or above supplier recommendation.
  • Perform other tasks/duties as assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements:

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent

  • Knowledge and understanding of process and operator’s manuals.
  • Capable of operational learning.
  • Knowledge of PLC.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Robotic training is an asset.

  • Must be mechanically inclined.
  • Experience with manual spray paint and paint knowledge.
  • Knowledge of rack designs.
  • Experience with Gema Paint Systems an asset .
  • Performs a variety of tasks.
  • Experience with just in time assembly.
  • Communication with paint and wash techs.

What Linamar Has to Offer:

• 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.

About Us:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.