Finishing – Industrial Painter

As the Industrial Painter, you are responsible for the preparation and maintenance of paint coatings, spray booth equipment, and systems, as well as for the cleaning, sanding, priming, and painting of custom machined part surfaces. The Industrial Painter will ensure the proper adhesion of both paint and coatings that are designed to withstand the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry.

Job Duties

• Use spray equipment to apply paint and other materials to parts
• Clean and prep surfaces using processes such 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 the prescribed personal protective equipment to prevent injuries
• Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixtures for proper paint flow and coating thickness
• Monitor and identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes
• 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
• Ensure all paint-related waste is properly labelled, 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:

• Adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands, and the ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or other unexpected events
• Attention to detail to ensure precision in painting applications
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively and efficiently
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, and bending
• Understanding of different coatings and their properties
• Familiarity with spray guns, sanders and other industrial painting tools