Industrial Painter

Aspen Custom Trailers, Inc.; City of Leduc; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits

PPE equipment provided

Year-round full-time employment

Job summary

Aspen Custom Trailers, Inc. is seeking an industrial painter to join our coatings team in Alberta. Responsibilities include applying epoxy/urethane primers and topcoats, preparing steel surfaces, maintaining spray equipment, and ensuring coatings meet customer specs.

Work is predominantly indoors in a temperature-controlled facility with an afternoon shift; overtime may be available. We offer year-round full-time employment and benefits such as extended health care, dental, and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience Industrial Painting or Manufacturing
• Attention to detail and ability to retain processes within the Coatings Department
• Self-motivated with minimal direction based on past work experience

Responsibilities

• Application of epoxy/urethane primer and topcoat with airless paint pump
• Conventional spray pot experience with metallic and urethane paint – 2-year minimum
• Knowledge of basic preparation of blasted steel to execute specific surface prep requirements
• Trouble Shoot and Maintain Pumps (Airless) as well as HVLP guns and 2.5-gallon pressure pots
• Ability to achieve wet mill thickness and DFT readings of own workmanship
• Read and understand work orders
• Ensure and document that all coating is completed accurately and meets customer specs
• 100% participation in all aspects of workplace safety including toolbox talks and proper use of workplace PPE
• Actively adhere to company safety procedures and policies
• Perform other duties as required, including effective general clean‑up and the accurate and timely completion of paperwork
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge and experience of media blasting is an asset

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Aspen thrives on taking on the biggest heavy haul design and manufacturing challenges in North America. Ready to roll where others fear to tread, the Aspen approach is built on a foundation of tenacity, perseverance, and unwavering determination – just like the people who use them. Aspen is a growing business looking for people with energy, drive and passion to contribute to our team.

*Please do not apply to this posting if you are a residential house painter with no industrial paint experience. You do need to be residing currently in the local area to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Application of epoxy/urethane primer and topcoat with airless paint pump
• Conventional spray pot experience with metallic and urethane paint – 2-year minimum
• Knowledge of basic preparation of blasted steel to execute specific surface prep requirements
• Trouble Shoot and Maintain Pumps (Airless) as well as HVLP guns and 2.5-gallon pressure pots.
• Ability to achieve wet mill thickness and DFT readings of own workmanship
• Read and understand work orders
• Ensure and document that all coating is completed accurately and meets customer specs
• 100% participation in all aspects of workplace safety including toolbox talks and proper use of workplace PPE
• Actively adhere to company safety procedures and policies
• Perform other duties as required, including effective general clean‑up and the accurate and timely completion of paperwork
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge and experience of media blasting is an asset

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience Industrial Painting or Manufacturing
• Attention to detail and ability to retain processes within the Coatings Department
• Self-motivated with minimal direction based on past work experience

Working Conditions

• 95% working indoors in a temperature controlled well maintained facility.

Physical Requirements

• Physically fit with maximum 50 lbs (overhead crane use over 50 lbs
• Standing on your feet for a long period of time.
• Sitting, bending, crouching.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day

Shift Availability

• Afternoon Shift
• Overtime available, ability to work longer hours when needed

We Offer

• Competitive Wages
• Extended Health Care & Dental Benefits
• AD&D, Life and STD Disability Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Company supplied PPE equipment
• Year-round full time permanent employment
• Weekend and Overtime work available
• Stable career
• Family environment and company culture