Blast, Body & Paint Tech

Penta Equipment; Thamesville; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time work

Hands-on environment

Skill development

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Penta Equipment in Thamesville, Ontario, is seeking a Blast, Body & Paint Tech to join our Finishing Team. This role covers blasting, body work, surface prep, priming, and top coating to deliver durable finishes on agricultural equipment.

You will work across the finishing process, maintain safety and housekeeping, and collaborate with teammates to balance workloads and production flow. Experience in industrial painting and spray applications is an asset; strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial paint finishing is an asset.
• Experience with liquid spray application and surface prep is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with spray equipment, coating systems, and paint prep techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in consistent, high-quality work.
• Ability to identify surface or finish defects and correct them.

Responsibilities

• Perform blasting and surface preparation to achieve the required profile and coating readiness.
• Complete body work and surface repair, including sanding, filling, and finishing to meet quality standards.
• Apply primer and topcoat finishes according to specifications with consistent coverage.
• Inspect work throughout finishing, addressing issues as required.
• Operate and support paint system equipment, including pumps and catalyst systems.
• Maintain coating materials and keep the paint area organized and production-ready.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area following all environmental and PPE procedures.
• Collaborate with teammates and supervisors to balance workloads and production flow.

Skills

Industrial painting

Spray application

Surface prep

Blasting

Body work

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Spray equipment

Coating systems

Paint preparation

Job description

About Penta

At Penta Equipment, we build equipment that works as hard as the people who use it. For more than 25 years, we’ve manufactured TMR mixers, spreaders, and dump boxes designed for the realities of agriculture and heavy-duty work.

With operations in both Glencoe and Thamesville, our team takes pride in practical problem-solving, accountability, teamwork, and building quality equipment that lasts. Components and parts are manufactured in Glencoe and shipped to Thamesville for final assembly, finishing, and shipping.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute in a hands-on manufacturing environment where quality, consistency, and teamwork matter.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Blast, Body & Paint Tech to join our Finishing Team in Thamesville. This role works across the finishing process - including blasting, body work, surface preparation, priming, and top coating - to produce durable, high-quality finishes on agricultural equipment and components.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform blasting and surface preparation to achieve the required profile, cleanliness, and coating readiness
• Complete body work and surface repair, including sanding, filling, and finishing to meet quality standards
• Apply primer and topcoat finishes according to specifications while maintaining consistent coverage, film build, and appearance
• Inspect work throughout the finishing process to verify coating quality and surface condition, correcting or escalating issues as required
• Operate and support paint system equipment, including pumps, catalyst systems, and related coating equipment
• Maintain coating materials and ensure the paint area remains organized, stocked, and production-ready
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work area while following all environmental, safety, PPE, and housekeeping procedures
• Work closely with teammates and supervisors to balance workloads and maintain production flow across blasting, body, and paint operations

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in industrial, automotive, agricultural, heavy-equipment, or manufacturing painting and finishing is an asset
• Experience with liquid spray application, surface preparation, blasting, or body work is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with spray equipment, coating systems, and paint preparation and application techniques
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing consistent, high-quality work
• Ability to identify surface or finish defects and take appropriate corrective action
• Flexibility to work across multiple stages of the finishing process as production needs change
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while remaining productive with limited supervision
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, PPE requirements, and housekeeping
• Dependable, accountable, and comfortable working in a hands-on production environment

Why Join Penta?

• Competitive compensation ranging from $20.00-$33.00 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill level
• Consistent, full-time work with a stable Ontario manufacturer
• A hands-on environment where your skill and quality of work make a visible difference
• Opportunities to work across multiple areas of the finishing process and continue developing your skills
• A team-oriented workplace focused on building durable, high-quality equipment
• More than 25 years of manufacturing experience and continued investment in our people, facilities, and operations