Industrial Painter

Alstom; Kingston; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable transportation is seeking an Industrial Painter for their Kingston site. The role involves high-quality exterior and interior painting, requiring formal training and relevant experience. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence in the rail industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Opportunities for skill development through award-winning learning

Stable day shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm

Qualifications

• 5 years + relevant experience in industrial painting.
• Expertise in operating spray painting equipment.
• Minimal exposure to lean manufacturing assembly process.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out painting work on time and within budget.
• Operating the paint spraying system with appropriate PPE.
• Performing complex decorative finishing work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Formal training in metal finishing

Tools

Spray painting equipment

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

With growing activities in Canada to meet the increasing demand for sustainable transportation, Alstom is looking for motivated candidates who will help us leverage our expertise and apply it locally.

We’re looking for a full-time Industrial Painter @ Kingston production site, could it be you?

Your future role

As a member of the production team, you are responsible for carrying out multi-coloured, large-scale exterior and interior painting according to high quality standards and technological specifications.

While interacting daily with co-workers, team leaders, supervisors, and managers, all activities will be performed according to EHSS procedures and rules in place.

You’ll specifically take care of

• Carrying out painting work on time, within budget according to the work plan (degreasing, priming, filling, sanding, painting)
• Mixing and stirring the materials to be processed according to technological specifications
• Operating the paint spraying system with ventilation and appropriate PPE use
• Performing complex decorative finishing work
• Doing repair work on individual parts and the finished product
• Cleaning and maintenance work on the work and operating materials
• Disposing of contaminated and unused materials according to technological specifications and environmental regulations
  
  

We’ll look to you for

• Following health and safety compliance measures and work safely in industrial environment
• Attention to fine detail and inspection of painted product for defects (scratches, imperfections in application, etc.)
• Organizing and maintaining inventory
  
  

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. Here what we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Formal training in metal finishing, industrial painting with 5 years + relevant experience
• Expertise in operating spray painting equipment
• Safety First Approach
• Strong supporter of teamwork with good communication skills
• Minimal exposure to lean manufacturing assembly process
  
  

Things you’ll enjoy in this role and working at ALSTOM

• Challenges free from unexciting daily routines
• Day shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm
• Enjoy stability throughout your journey with us as the rail industry is here to stay
• Grow and develop new skills through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic compensation package including comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).
  
  

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.