Industrial Painter

MatrixHR; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian workforce solutions provider is hiring experienced Industrial Painters for a long-term, full-time opportunity in Halifax. In this role, you will prepare and apply coatings using various tools, ensuring superior workmanship in a dynamic shipbuilding environment. The ideal candidate will be eligible to work in Canada, possess necessary certifications, and have a strong background in coating applications. The position includes competitive wages and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Extended health, vision, and dental benefits

RRSP Matching

Tool Allowances

Steady, full-time work year-round

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Pre-employment Government Security Clearance/Background and Credit check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply coatings using sprayer guns.
• Paint with pot and brush.
• Work with different types of materials/products.

Skills

Surface preparation

Coating application

Lead Abatement

Tools

Sprayer guns

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Matrix HR is urgently seeking experienced Industrial Painters for an exciting project located in Halifax NS. This is a long-term, full-time opportunity.

Our client has been building quality vessels for over 50 years and has been at the forefront of Canadian shipbuilding for over 130 years. Be part of a world-class team at the forefront of Canada’s shipbuilding industry. We're looking for skilled, driven individuals ready to take on meaningful work in a dynamic, high-tech environment. Join us and help shape the future of marine innovation - one ship at a time.

Wage: $35 (Get paid weekly!)

Shift: Monday - Friday.

Referral Bonus Offered! - We are pleased to offer a referral bonus of $200 for each individual referred to Matrix HR who is successfully hired for this project. To be eligible for the referral payment, the referred candidate must complete a minimum of one week of work on our payroll.

Scope of Work

• Preparing and applying coatings using sprayer guns.
• Painting with pot and brush.
• Ability to work with different types of materials or products such as general metal products, construction materials or coatings.
• Surface preparation & Coating (i.e. Solvent Cleaning, Hand Tool Cleaning, Power Tool Cleaning, and Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal).
• Lead Abatement.

Qualifications

• You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply for this job.
• A pre-employment Government Security Clearance/Background and Credit check will be completed.

Required Tickets

• Confined Space.
• Fall Protection.
• WHMIS.
• Full PPE.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive Salary.
• Extended health, vision and dental benefits.
• RRSP Matching.
• Tool Allowances.
• Steady, full-time work throughout the year in a well-regulated environment.
• Be part of Canada’s leading shipbuilding team with over 130 years of excellence.

About MatrixHR

Matrix HR is a leading Canadian workforce solutions provider with over 22 years of experience connecting top talent with industry-leading employers. We specialize in staffing for construction, shipbuilding, skilled trades, oil and gas, and more. Our team is committed to safety, reliability, and personalized service, helping businesses thrive and workers succeed across Canada and the USA. Learn more at matrixhr.ca.