Door Shop Painter

Metrie; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

RRSP match

Paid time off

Referral program

Career development

Family-friendly culture

Job summary

Metrie is seeking a skilled finish painter for our Ontario facility to pre-finish and paint wood finishes in a warehouse setting. You will prepare surfaces, mix paints, and ensure color accuracy while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires 2–3 years of painting experience with an air spray gun, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a team-oriented mindset. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth in a family‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years’ pre-finishing/painting wood or metal with an air spray gun.
• Ability to mix/blend paints to achieve specified colours, shades, and finishes.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-finishing duties: prepare surfaces for spray operations, applying stain, sealant, drying, bundling for shipping.
• Read work orders and pull materials; inform lead/management of shortages.
• Check work orders dates prior to painting; prioritize by customer due dates.
• Inspect finished products for quality per standards before shipping.
• Oversee disposal of flammable/toxic materials; ensure workshop stays clean and safe.
• Maintain safety procedures and oversee others to prevent injuries.
• Ensure paint booth is clean and test colors prior to painting.
• Test and clean painting systems, pumps, and equipment at shift end.
• Ensure scratches/defects repaired before painting.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of prefinishing/paint area.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Air spray painting

Paint color matching

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Air spray gun

Job description

Who We Are

Metrie Purpose: We Help People Transform Houses Into Homes

North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork
producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our
footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926,
still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on
product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform
houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv
shows and magazines such asHGTV,Style At HomeandHouse & Home, or by one of
our Instagram influencers.

Metrie is an exceptional place to work. For everyone. As a team member at Metrie,
you will be part of serving our communities as a supplier of home improvement
and construction products. Our front-line workers are the foundation to our
company's success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the
efficient flow of products through our manufacturing and distribution process,
while ensuring quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Perform pre-finishing duties including preparing surfaces for spray
  operations, applying stain and sealant, drying, and bundling materials for
  shipping.


• Read work orders and pulls needed materials to complete the job. Informs lead
  or management of material shortages.


• Check all work order dates prior to painting; prioritize based on customer
  due dates, or as instructed


• Inspect finished products to ensure quality adheres to company standards
  prior to shipping.


• Oversee disposal of flammable, toxic chemical (rags and filters) and other
  debris per safety/ hazardous materials requirements; ensures that workshop is
  kept clean and orderly.


• Understand and observes all safety procedures and practices and oversees the
  activities of other employees to prevent injury to self or co-workers;
  attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to
  improve safety procedures.


• Prior to painting each morning, ensure the booth is clean and free of dust.


• Select the correct colors per work order and test the color prior to painting
  the entire product.


• Clean out the paint pumps thoroughly prior to applying any new colors.


• Clean all the painting systems, spray guns and any other equipment and tools
  at the end of the shift.


• Double-check the materials prior to painting to ensure all scratches, dents
  and holes have been repaired.


• Be compliant with fire and safety regulations in the warehouse area. Ensures
  that warehouse operations are completed in a safe and effective manner.


• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the prefinishing and paint
  area.


• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• You have your high school diploma or GED


• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience pre-finishing and painting wood or metal with
  an air spray gun


• Ability to mix and blend paints accurately to achieve specified colours ,
  shades, and finishes while maintaining quality and consistency.


• Knowledge of the different characteristics of soft and hard wood and impacts
  of pre-finish/paint is a plus


• Knowledge of wood doors, door hardware parts, and components is a plus


• Ability to perform physical work (e.g., lifting product up to 50 lbs.)


• Comfortable working in a painting and warehouse environment (fumes, heat,
  cold conditions)


• You are self-motivated and also enjoy working in a team environment


• Solid work ethic, willingness to learn and grow, and a positive attitude


• Safety is important to you


• Advanced trades school training/education in woodworking or painting
  (preferred)

Why You'll Love Metrie

Many of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, other employee
benefits, culture, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career
advancement – all in a safe and inclusive environment. Some offerings are
dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the
following:

• A collaborative work environment with a clear strategy and goals


• Comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision care and life
  insurance-Benefits starts first of the month following hire date.


• RRSP Plan – Up to 5% match, 100% vested after 2 Years.


• PTO are earned and based upon accrued hours worked.


• Referral Program ($1,000 reward if you refer someone that gets hired and
  stays for several months)


• Challenging and meaningful work, and the chance to participate on
  cross-functional teams across the company.


• Development opportunities – we recognize potential in our people and strive
  to offer various opportunities for advancement, training, and personal
  growth.


• Family-oriented culture, focused on putting our people first

What it's like at Metrie

• Safety. Your safety is important to us. We want you to leave the day, the
  same way you came in. Continuous training with all warehouse personnel for
  both Safety and Operational excellence . Measure critical safety metrics on a
  monthly basis , identify potential issues and take appropriate actions.


• Surroundings. You’ll be working around moving machines – order pickers,
  forklifts, and mobile carts.


• Activity. Some activities may require operating machinery, constant walking,
  repetitive lifting, and using a handheld scanner.


• Temperature. Warehouse in a non-climate-controlled environment.


• Noise level. Can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you
  need it.


• Dress code. Relaxed, with a few requirements regarding PPE. Metrie provides
  safety shoes, high visibility shirts or vests, eye protection and gloves.

In adherence to the principle of pay transparency, we are pleased to disclose
the base pay for this full-time position at Metrie . The starting rate for this
role is set at $22.75/hr. It is important to note that this position may also
qualify for discretionary bonuses or commission payments. The specific base pay
within the range will be contingent upon an individual's skills, qualifications,
experience, and geographical location. Furthermore, it is essential to highlight
that our remuneration ranges are established based on the role, level, and
location.

Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment
where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity
employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at
any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources
team.

Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to background
checks and drug testing for all final candidates. All applications will be
independently reviewed. We are an E-Verify employer.