Industrial Painter

Level A Professional Group; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Level A Professional Group in Peterborough is seeking an Industrial Painter to prepare and coat components, following work instructions and safety practices. This hands-on role ensures finished quality and coordinates with production, assembly and machining teams to keep parts moving.

You will clean surfaces, apply coatings, cure in an industrial oven, and inspect finished work for coverage and consistency.

Qualifications

• 1+ year industrial painting experience.
• Ability to wear full safety gear.
• Ability to read work instructions and perform basic math.
• Colour discrimination is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply coatings as directed.
• Clean grease and dirt from product before painting.
• Operate hand and power tools and follow work instructions.
• Coordinate tasks with production and assembly teams.

Skills

Full safety gear

Surface prep

Color discrimination

Industrial painting

Tools & measurements

Mechanical knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Machining experience

Lean manufacturing

Welding experience

Crane/forklift handling

Job description

Location: Peterborough Wage: $23.50/hr with shift premium Hours: Afternoon or night shift

Job Summary

The Industrial Painter prepares and coats manufactured components and equipment, following work instructions and safe handling practices. This hand-on role supports production quality by delivering consistent finishes and coordinating work with colleagues across manufacturing, assembly, and machining operations.

Duties

• Clean grease and dirt from product prior to painting.
• Use hand tools and power tools to clean, mask, prepare, and finish components; maintain an orderly work area.
• Move materials and components using appropriate equipment, including cranes or forklifts when needed and authorized.
• Coat to the correct thickness range.
• Use Industrial oven to cure products.
• Prepare surfaces, mix and apply coatings, and inspect finished work for coverage, consistency, and defects.
• Coordinate painting tasks with production and assembly teams, follow lean manufacturing practices, and communicate issues affecting workflow.
• Your impact: Reliable, quality-focused finishes help colleagues keep production moving and deliver components ready for use.

Skills

Required:

• Able and willing to wearing full body safety gear (very hot!) including respirator, coveralls, boots, and gloves.
• Practical ability to prepare surfaces and apply coatings carefully,
• Able to distinguish colours,
• At least 1 year Industrial Painting experience,
• Use hand and power tools, follow work instructions, and perform basic math for measurements and mixing.
• Mechanical knowledge supports safe, accurate work around manufactured equipment.

Preferred: Experience in manufacturing, machining, assembly, lean manufacturing, welding, or material handling with cranes or forklifts is valuable.