Industrial Painter

Fleet-Canad; Fort Erie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; 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-Canad in Ontario is seeking a detail-oriented Industrial Painter / Prep & Paint Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role handles preparing metal components for painting, applying protective coatings, and ensuring high-quality results that meet customer specifications.

You will read blueprints, mix materials, inspect finishes, document paint data, and maintain safety protocols to support timely production and flawless finishes.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years 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).
• Ability to follow traceability and documentation protocols accurately.
• Overhead crane experience is an asset.
• Physically able to work in a noisy, fumes-filled, hot environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Surface prep

Coating precision

Documentation

Inspection mindset

PPE & safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Thickness gauges

Gloss meters

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