Industrial Painter

Fleet Canada Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Vision care

Job summary

Fleet Canada Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Industrial Painter / Prep & Paint Technician to join our manufacturing team in Canada. You will prepare metal components for painting, apply protective coatings, and ensure high-quality results that meet customer specifications.

Your role includes documenting processes and ensuring parts are ready for assembly or shipment. You will handle masking, sanding, mixing, priming, and topcoats, while following blueprints and paint instructions.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years in industrial or aerospace paint/prep environments.
• Strong surface prep, masking, and paint mixing techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints and work to technical specs.
• Familiarity with paint testing equipment (thickness gauges, gloss meters).
• Ability to follow traceability and documentation protocols.
• Overhead crane experience is an asset.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and heat.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mask, sand, grind, and hang parts for paint or coating processes.
• Mix paint and materials uniformly, ensuring proper viscosity, shelf life, and application standards.
• Apply primers and topcoats using spray equipment, adjusting settings to meet specifications (mil thickness and gloss).
• Inspect and test coatings for finish, gloss, adhesion, and thickness using gauges/meters.
• Touch up, buff, and perform surface repairs as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and paint instructions.
• Complete required documentation, including paint cards, flow charts, thickness records, and traceability logs.
• Operate overhead cranes and safely move parts through production stages on schedule.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workstations in clean, safe condition.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE use.

Skills

Surface prep

Masking

Paint mixing

Read blueprints

Traceability

Overhead crane

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Thickness gauges

Gloss meters

Spray equipment

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Industrial Painter / Prep & Paint Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for preparing metal components for painting, applying protective or finish coatings, and ensuring high-quality results that meet all customer and specification requirements.

You will play a critical role in the final stages of production—ensuring all parts are properly prepared, painted, and documented prior to assembly or shipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, mask, sand, grind, and hang parts for paint or coating processes.
• Mix paint and materials uniformly, ensuring proper viscosity, shelf life, and application standards.
• Apply primers and topcoats using spray equipment, adjusting settings as needed to meet specifications (including mil thickness and gloss).
• Inspect and test coatings for proper finish, gloss, adhesion, and thickness using gauges/meters.
• Touch up, buff, and perform surface repairs as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and paint instructions.
• Complete all required documentation, including paint cards, flow charts, thickness records, and traceability logs.
• Operate overhead cranes and safely move parts through production stages on schedule.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workstations in clean, safe working condition.
• Follow all company safety protocols, including use of PPE (e.g., respirators, gloves, goggles).
• May perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in industrial or aerospace paint/prep environments.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation, masking, and paint mixing techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints and work to technical specifications.
• Familiarity with paint testing equipment (thickness gauges, gloss meters, etc.).
• Ability to follow traceability and documentation protocols accurately.
• Overhead crane experience an asset.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and heat.

Ideal Candidate:

• Surface Prep Expert: You have hands-on experience with sanding, grinding, masking, and cleaning metal surfaces, and understand how critical proper preparation is for a flawless finish.
• Coating Precision: You apply primers, topcoats, and protective finishes with accuracy—controlling spray patterns, adjusting pressure settings, and meeting exact thickness and gloss requirements.
• Documentation-Driven: You understand the importance of traceability and consistently complete paint cards, flow charts, and measurement logs with precision and accountability.
• Inspection Mindset: You take the time to visually and physically inspect your work using gauges and meters, ensuring that each part meets spec before it moves forward.
• Physically & Safety Ready: You’re comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical environment, always wearing proper PPE and following protocols to protect yourself, your team, and the product.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Industrial Painter / Prep & Paint Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for preparing metal components for painting, applying protective or finish coatings, and ensuring high-quality results that meet all customer and specification requirements.

You will play a critical role in the final stages of production—ensuring all parts are properly prepared, painted, and documented prior to assembly or shipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, mask, sand, grind, and hang parts for paint or coating processes.
• Mix paint and materials uniformly, ensuring proper viscosity, shelf life, and application standards.
• Apply primers and topcoats using spray equipment, adjusting settings as needed to meet specifications (including mil thickness and gloss).
• Inspect and test coatings for proper finish, gloss, adhesion, and thickness using gauges/meters.
• Touch up, buff, and perform surface repairs as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and paint instructions.
• Complete all required documentation, including paint cards, flow charts, thickness records, and traceability logs.
• Operate overhead cranes and safely move parts through production stages on schedule.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workstations in clean, safe working condition.
• Follow all company safety protocols, including use of PPE (e.g., respirators, gloves, goggles).
• May perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in industrial or aerospace paint/prep environments.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation, masking, and paint mixing techniques.
• Ability to read blueprints and work to technical specifications.
• Familiarity with paint testing equipment (thickness gauges, gloss meters, etc.).
• Ability to follow traceability and documentation protocols accurately.
• Overhead crane experience an asset.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and heat.

Ideal Candidate:

• Surface Prep Expert: You have hands-on experience with sanding, grinding, masking, and cleaning metal surfaces, and understand how critical proper preparation is for a flawless finish.
• Coating Precision: You apply primers, topcoats, and protective finishes with accuracy—controlling spray patterns, adjusting pressure settings, and meeting exact thickness and gloss requirements.
• Documentation-Driven: You understand the importance of traceability and consistently complete paint cards, flow charts, and measurement logs with precision and accountability.
• Inspection Mindset: You take the time to visually and physically inspect your work using gauges and meters, ensuring that each part meets spec before it moves forward.
• Physically & Safety Ready: You’re comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical environment, always wearing proper PPE and following protocols to protect yourself, your team, and the product.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

MON - FRI (ROTATING SHIFTS EVERY TWO WEEKS)

DAY SHIFT (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

AFTERNOON SHIFT (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (40 Hours/ Week)

Work Location: In person