Painter/Blaster- Nights

Job Title: Paint Blaster II 

Job Summary 

The Painter Blaster II 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 painting, ventilation, blast equipment and personal protective equipment.  
• Effective Identification and troubleshooting of minor paint and blast issues, including equipment (I.e. pumps).  
• Take direction from the assembly & paint supervisor as needed for specific products or projects.  
• Assist with the powder coat line when required.  

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 required  

• Knowledge on wet paint techniques and a good 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  

• 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