Painter (Apprentice/Journeyman)

Propak Systems Ltd. is an established leader in engineering, fabrication, and construction of gas compression and processing facilities for the energy industry. We are currently seeking Journeyman and Apprentice Painters to join our Fabrication Shops in Airdrie, AB. We offer day, evening and weekend day shifts with excellent premiums for evening and weekend day shifts. Propak also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a company matched group RRSP. If you are a looking to grow with a company who values work-life balance this may be the position for you. Key Responsibilities: Journeyman and Apprentices: * Estimate the quantity of materials required by measuring surfaces or reviewing a work order. * Select appropriate paint or mix according to a pre-determined formula. * Tend to or operate equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents or otherwise prepare items for application of paint, or other protective coatings. * Tend to or operate automated spray paint, dip or flow coating equipment or other mechanized painting or product coating application equipment. * Operate hand-held spray guns to spray paint or coat stationary items with protective coatings. * Prepare surfaces for paint application, i.e. sandblasting, wrapping. * Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes. * Clean and maintain painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment. Apprentice-specific: * Listen and be receptive to instructions and work to achieve set goals, action plans and timelines for project completion. * Apply knowledge and skills learned from coaches and mentors to ensure completion of the apprenticeship program. Qualifications: Journeyman-level: * Hold a valid recognized Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate, or a recognized trade certificate or equivalency document. * Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate is preferred. * 1-2 years of directly related work experience. * This position may be required to direct, coach, and mentor apprentices. Apprentice-level: * Be eligible for registration as a registered apprentice; or * Be a registered apprentice. * Motivated and willing to learn. **As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement. Propak Systems Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No Phone Calls Please

The role involves preparing surfaces for painting through cleaning, sanding, and sandblasting, as well as operating spray equipment to apply protective coatings. Painters are also responsible for estimating material quantities and maintaining painting and ventilation equipment.

Candidates must hold a valid Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate or be eligible for registration as an apprentice. A minimum of 1-2 years of related experience is required for the Journeyman level, along with a willingness to learn for apprentices.

• Competitive compensation • Benefits package • Company matched group RRSP • Shift premiums

• Safety CompliancePreferred

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• Surface preparation
• Sandblasting
• Spray painting
• Coating application
• Equipment maintenance
• Material estimation
• Corrosion removal
• Mentoring
• Safety compliance
• Red Seal Certification
• Willingness To Learn
• Goal Setting
• Abrasive Blasting
• Metal Coating
• Compressed Air
• Confidentiality
• Fabrication
• Spray Painting
• Painting
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Industrial Coating
• Ventilation

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Energy
• Service Journeyman
• Coating / Industrial Painter
• Spray Painters and Varnishers
• Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week