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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The painter is responsible for preparing surfaces, mixing coatings, and applying finishes using manual or automated equipment. They must also maintain painting equipment and perform quality inspections to ensure product standards are met.
Job details
Velan is a global leader in the design and manufacture of industrial valves. Founded in Montreal, the company is recognized for the quality of its products, its technical expertise, and its human and collaborative corporate culture. WHAT WE OFFER In addition to a job that matches your ambitions, with varied and enriching assignments, joining Velan means becoming part of a passionate team and enjoying exceptional working conditions: * Competitive hourly rate: $34.17/hour upon hiring and $35.86/hour after probation; night shift premium: $2.50/hour * Comprehensive insurance program after the probation period and group RRSP with employer contribution * Paid time off during the year-end holiday season * Free on-site parking * Company events including health, family, sports, etc., and various wellness initiatives * Fast-track career path and professional development opportunities RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepare surfaces to be painted or coated * Prepare and mix paints, coatings, and finishes according to specifications * Apply products using manual or automated equipment * Use computer systems related to painting procedures * Clean and maintain painting and protective equipment * Inspect the quality of the finish and perform any necessary touch-ups YOUR PROFILE * Attestation of Vocational Studies (AEP) or Attestation of College Studies (AEC) in industrial painting, or a Secondary School Diploma (DES) with three (3) years of equivalent experience in the field. * Good knowledge of paints and their characteristics. * Strong ability to read and understand painting procedures and internal QCI procedures in both English and French. * May be required to perform any other related duties associated with the role. * Rigging and lifting, WHMIS, and forklift operation are assets. * A practical and/or theoretical test may be required for candidates. If you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to take on this challenge, we would love to learn more about you!
What you’ll do
The painter is responsible for preparing surfaces, mixing coatings, and applying finishes using manual or automated equipment. They must also maintain painting equipment and perform quality inspections to ensure product standards are met.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an AEP or AEC in industrial painting or a high school diploma with three years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of paint characteristics and the ability to read technical procedures in English and French are required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive insurance program
- Group RRSP with employer contribution
- Paid time off during year-end holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Company events
- Wellness initiatives
- Professional development opportunities
Listed skills
- Quality Inspection · Preferred
- Technical Documentation · Preferred
- Forklift operation · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Industrial painting
- Surface preparation
- Coating application
- Paint mixing
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Technical documentation
- Rigging
- Lifting
- WHMIS
- Forklift operation
- Time Off Management
- Bilingual (French/English)
- Automation
- Forklift Truck
- Painting
- Valves (Piping)
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Painter
- Coating / Industrial Painter
- Spray Painters and Varnishers
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
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