Painter / Blaster

Job summary

Blast and paint agricultural machinery frames and parts to quality standards, inspect finished products, and maintain records of paint use and environmental readings. Load and unload parts, maintain painting and blasting equipment and protective gear, follow safety procedures, and support or train team members as needed.

Job details

Job Title: Painter Blaster I Job Summary: The Painter Blaster I role is responsible for painting parts for the painting of various parts for agricultural machinery. Responsibility: * Ability to blast and paint all Salford frames and products evenly as per Salford’s quality standards. * Ability to train other/new employees on proper painting/blasting procedures, including equipment. * Ensure quality standards are met with all products leaving the paint line. * Ability to load and unload frames. * Maintain detailed records pertaining to projects including; mil readings, paint consumption, and ambient environment readings. * Follow all health and safety procedures as outlined in the hourly employee handbook and departmental safety procedures. * Clean and maintain personal painting, ventilation, blast equipment and personal protective equipment. * Take direction from assembly & paint supervisor as needed for specific products or projects. * Other duties as assigned by production supervisor. Academic/Educational Requirements: * A secondary or post-secondary education diploma or equivalent Required Skills/Experience: * A minimum of one to two years of industrial painting in a manufacturing setting is preferred. * Knowledge of wet paint techniques and a basic understanding of paint equipment is considered an asset. * Work as a member of a team in a production line and collaborate with one another to resolve quality problems as needed. * Take safety courses, such as training in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). and in proper use of respirators and other safety equipment as needed. * Ability to operate overhead crane/forklift and move large parts on monorail independently. * Experience with hand tools and power tools. * Ability to lift up to 50lbs with the assistance of a lifting device. * Highly organized, proactive, can work independently without supervision. * Excellent time management skills. * Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal. * Positive attitude that will be a good cultural fit is required. * Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, attention to detail. * Maintain clean work areas and equipment What Linamar Has to Offer: * Competitive Compensation * Employee Benefits package includes but 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: At Salford Group, a Linamar Company, we are industry leaders in agricultural equipment innovation, committed to advancing farming practices through precision technology. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer success, we cultivate a collaborative work environment where employees can grow and make a global impact 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.

What you’ll do

Blast and paint agricultural machinery frames and parts to quality standards, inspect finished products, and maintain records of paint use and environmental readings. Load and unload parts, maintain painting and blasting equipment and protective gear, follow safety procedures, and support or train team members as needed.

Requirements

A secondary or post-secondary diploma or equivalent is required, and one to two years of industrial painting experience in manufacturing is preferred. Candidates should have knowledge of wet painting and paint equipment, be able to operate cranes and forklifts, use hand and power tools, lift up to 50 pounds with assistance, and demonstrate strong safety awareness, organization, communication, and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Employee Benefits Package
• Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Community Outreach Initiatives
• Local Vendor and Event Discounts
• Auto Supplier Discounts

Listed skills

• Quality Control · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Industrial Painting
• Blasting
• Wet Paint Techniques
• Paint Equipment Operation
• Quality Control
• Employee Training
• Overhead Crane Operation
• Forklift Operation
• Hand Tool Use
• Power Tool Use
• Safety Procedures
• WHMIS
• Respirator Use
• Recordkeeping
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Communication
• Coordinating
• Innovation
• Detail Oriented
• Customer Success Management
• Positivity
• Hand Tools
• Power Tool Operation
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Lifting Ability
• Loading And Unloading
• Production Line
• Forklift Truck
• Painting
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Lifting Equipment
• Agricultural Equipment
• Manual Dexterity

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Agriculture
• Security & Safety
• Painter/Blaster
• Coating / Industrial Painter
• Spray Painters and Varnishers
• Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

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