Industrial Painter (3:30pm - 12:00am Shift)

Armstrong Fluid Technology; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of fluid-flow technology as an Industrial Painter. In this role, you will prepare surfaces and apply high-quality coatings within a state-of-the-art paint booth. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure safety, quality, and production standards are met. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers the chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about craftsmanship and eager to contribute to a global community, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in industrial spray painting.
• Comfortable using small hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by sanding, scraping, and grinding.
• Paint surfaces using spray applicator and electrostatic paint.
• Maintain paint booth and equipment for optimal conditions.

Skills

Spray Painting

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electrostatic Paint Equipment

Small Hand Tools

Power Tools

Overhead Jib-Crane

Pallet Truck

Job description

Title: Industrial Painter

Reports to: Afternoon Shift Assembly Supervisor

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1,400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As part of our team, you'll be immersed in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration. The Painter is responsible for preparing all surfaces and applying a wide array of coatings to obtain high-quality finishes within the company’s designated ‘paint booth’ work areas. In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure and grow an effective and efficient fabrication and assembly operation that meets safety, quality, and production standards while working in tandem with other manufacturing teams for Armstrong’s product line.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cleans and prepares surfaces by sanding, scraping, and grinding as needed.
2. Paints surfaces of manufactured products with primer and electrostatic paint using spray applicator.
3. Manipulates sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure according to efficient painting methods guidelines.
4. Applies protective coating to a variety of metal surfaces.
5. Monitors extractors, drying fans, and heaters.
6. Boards and masks areas that are not to be coated, as designated or instructed.
7. Coats areas inaccessible to spray applicator or requiring touch up using brush or spray can.
8. Cleans spraying equipment, brushes, hoses and all other painting equipment using solvent-based cleaner.
9. Changes paint booth filters and floor coverings as per the prescribed procedure and frequency.
10. Operates moving and lifting equipment including pallet truck and jib-crane to safely and efficiently move product inside and outside of paint booth.
11. Ensure all waste is properly labelled, stored, and disposed of.
12. Maintain paint booth and associated equipment to ensure proper working conditions.
13. Follows and complies with all operational procedures and health & safety policies as outlined in handbook and Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001).
14. Perform other duties as assigned, including working overtime as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Minimum 1 year experience in spray painting in an industrial paint-booth environment.
3. Prior experience with electrostatic paint considered an asset.
4. Experience using small hand and power tools.
5. Comfortable standing for long periods of time with periodic bending, twisting, crouching, pushing, and pulling.
6. Experience in using overhead jib-cranes required. Additional training will be provided.
7. Experience operating lifting and moving equipment, including manual and power-pallet truck.
8. Ability to safely lift up to 50lbs.
9. Strong verbal communication in English.
10. Capable of working collaboratively and efficiently with others.
11. Personal commitment to high quality standards.
12. Works responsibly and holds self accountable while working independently in a team-based environment.

Why Armstrong Fluid Technology?

By joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on the world. Together, we'll build tomorrow’s solutions today.