Body Technician and Painter

Kleysen Group; Oak Bluff; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Health, Vision & Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Company events

Job summary

Kleysen Group in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking a full-time permanent Body Technician to join our Fleet Repair and Maintenance Facility. You will perform sandblasting, painting, body work on trucks and intermodal units, and light welding in a safety-focused team.

We offer on-the-job training, a competitive salary based on experience, and a benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, and a pension plan; weekend or after-shift overtime may be required and educational assistance is

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• 2-3 years of sandblasting and/or painting experience.
• Welding experience would be an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Good attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Sandblasting and painting of trailing equipment, trucks and various other industrial products.
• Body work on trucks from collision damage.
• Body work on van body/intermodal containers.
• Minor welding on trailers/containers.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Sandblasting experience

Painting experience

Job description

Are you looking to join a diversely skilled & talented team in a company that offers on-the-job training and opportunities for promotion as your skills develop? We are currently looking for a full-time permanent Body Technician for our Winnipeg Fleet Repair and Maintenance Facility. Our fully equipped facility is clean and modern, with a workplace environment that instills safety while doing your best work.

Hours of work:

Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Operational demands may require weekend and/or after shift overtime.

40 hours per week.

Duties will include:

• Sandblasting and painting of trailing equipment, trucks and various other industrial products
• Body work on trucks from collision damage
• Body work on van body/intermodal containers
• Minor welding on trailers/containers
• Maintain a clean work area
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Position Requirements:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• 2-3 years of sandblasting and/or painting experience
• Welding experience would be an asset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Good attendance record
• Hand tools and willingness to purchase required tools
• Strong approach to Safety
• The successful candidate will require reliable transportation as our facility is located outside of public transport
• *Pre-employment and post-incident controlled substance & alcohol testing is mandatory for this position as it is deemed safety sensitive.

Why choose Kleysen?

We provide a competitive salary based on skills and experience, and a full range of benefits including:

• Secure & stable employment
• Educational Assistance for career advancement
• Benefits include: Health, Vision & Dental Benefits, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and AD&D
• Annual boot & tool allowance
• Employer matched Pension Plan
• Social Club – Mix fun with work!

More about us:

Kleysen is one of the 40+ companies that make up the Mullen Group. We are growing and looking for new skilled employees to add to our team. Our business is driven by the passion, trust, and loyalty that our employees foster with each other and our vision. Other locations include Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Saskatoon SK & Esterhazy SK.

Kleysen is an equal opportunity employer and we thank all candidates in advance for their interest in our company however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.