Industrial Painter & Blaster

STRIVE Recruitment Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate $30–$36/hr

Full-time permanent position

Straight day shift; afternoon shift if

Mentor junior painters

Work with large custom-built machinery

Job summary

STRIVE Recruitment Inc. in Hamilton, ON is seeking an Industrial Painter / Blaster for a permanent, full-time in-shop role.

You will work on large custom-built machinery and steel fabrications, handling surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and coating applications to high-quality finishes. Ideal candidates have strong industrial painting and blasting experience, including enamels, epoxies, pressure-pot spray systems, and blast booth operation.

Qualifications

• Strong industrial painting experience in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Hands-on experience with enamels and epoxy coatings.
• Experience operating pressure-pot spray systems.
• Experience with abrasive blasting and blast booths.
• Ability to read and understand technical data sheets and SDS/MSDS.
• Ability to mentor junior painters as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel components and machinery for painting and coating.
• Apply enamels, epoxies, and protective coatings per specs.
• Operate pressure-pot spray systems and related equipment.
• Perform abrasive blasting and surface prep in blast booths.
• Mix coatings per manufacturer specs and SDS data sheets.
• Inspect coatings for coverage and quality, maintaining equipment.
• Follow safety, quality systems, and company policies.
• Assist and mentor junior painters as required.
• Collaborate with production to meet deadlines.

Skills

Industrial painting

Abrasive blasting

Pressure-pot spray systems

Reading SDS/MSDS

Mentoring juniors

Job description

INDUSTRIAL PAINTER / BLASTER

PERMANENT

HAMILTON, ON

$30–$36/hr

THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting for an Industrial Painter / Blaster to join a well-established manufacturing organization in Hamilton. This hands‑on, in‑shop position will be responsible for surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and applying industrial coatings to large custom‑built machinery and steel fabrications. The ideal candidate will have strong industrial painting and blasting experience, including working with enamels, epoxies, pressure-pot spray systems, and blast booth equipment. We are seeking an experienced professional who takes pride in producing high‑quality finishes and can support and mentor junior team members.

ADVANTAGES

• Competitive hourly rate of $30–$36/hr, based on experience
• Full‑time, permanent opportunity
• Straight day shift, with afternoon shift available if preferred
• Opportunity to work with large custom‑built industrial machinery and equipment
• Stable employment within a well‑established manufacturing organization
• Opportunity to mentor junior team members and share technical expertise
• Variety of industrial painting, blasting, and surface preparation work

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare steel components, structural assemblies, and industrial machinery for painting and coating applications.
• Apply industrial enamels, epoxies, and protective coatings according to specifications.
• Operate pressure‑pot spray painting systems and associated equipment.
• Perform abrasive blasting and surface preparation using blast booths with steel media reclamation systems.
• Mix paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications and technical data sheets.
• Read and interpret technical data sheets and Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS).
• Inspect surfaces and completed coatings to ensure proper coverage, finish, and quality.
• Maintain painting and blasting equipment and ensure work areas remain clean and organized.
• Follow all Health & Safety, Quality Management Systems, and company policies.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior painters as required.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintain strong attendance, punctuality, and a professional approach at all times.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong industrial painting experience within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Hands‑on experience applying industrial enamels and epoxy coatings.
• Experience operating pressure‑pot spray painting systems.
• Experience with abrasive blasting, blast booths, and steel media reclamation systems.
• Ability to properly mix paints and coatings according to technical specifications.
• Ability to read and understand technical data sheets and SDS/MSDS documentation.
• Experience painting large steel fabrications, structural assemblies, or industrial equipment is an asset.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation techniques and industrial coating applications.
• Ability to work independently and consistently produce high‑quality finishes.
• Previous experience mentoring or training junior employees is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and commitment to quality.
• Strong attendance and punctuality record.
• Ability to follow Health & Safety, quality, and company policies.