Body Technician and Painter

Kleysen Group; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

Pension plan

Boot and tool allowance

Educational assistance

Employee assistance program

Social club

Job summary

Kleysen is seeking a full-time permanent Body Technician for our Winnipeg Fleet Repair and Maintenance Facility. The role focuses on repair, sandblasting, painting, body work on trucks and containers, and welding with safety always in mind.

You'll join a diversely skilled team, operate in a clean, modern facility, and participate in on-the-job training with opportunities for promotion as your skills grow. Overtime may be required at times. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of sandblasting and/or painting experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safety focus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

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

Sandblasting

Painting

Body work

Welding

Safety minded

Team player

Tools handy

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.