Painter / Blaster

Note: This role is a Night Shift position.

Job Summary: 

 The Painter/Blaster 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.