Manufacturing Technician - Paint

INNIO Group; Welland; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym access

$300 annual fitness reimbursement

Safety shoes & glasses reimbursement

RRSP/TFSA and pension matching

Job summary

INNIO Group in Welland, Ontario is seeking a Paint Technician to join the assembly operations team. You will own critical paint requirements for engine production, including washing, masking, detailing, and scheduled maintenance of paint tools and systems.

You will inspect and document non-conformities, operate paint booths, manage the 2KS painting system, and ensure proper inventory of paints, solvents and catalysts while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or paint experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience operating electrostatic paint guns and calibrating gauges.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and solve problems.
• Team player and accountable for outcomes.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Paint engines and parts per engineering specs for shipment.
• Document non-conformities and support root-cause analysis.
• Perform basic assembly repairs when needed.
• Operate paint wash booths and maintain safe temperatures.
• Control electrostatic gun and clean/adjust fluids.
• Track gun parts and other materials in stock.
• Troubleshoot the 2KS system and paint delivery.

Skills

Electrostatic painting

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Paint guns

Gauges calibration

Measuring tools

2KS system

Job description

What You’ll Enjoy At INNIO Waukesha

• Innovative Work: Collaborate on advanced manufacturing projects that deliver industry‑leading products powering global industries.
• Mission‑Driven Team: Join a group of dedicated professionals committed to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Safety is a top priority, with annual reimbursement for safety shoes and prescribed safety glasses provided.
• Keep Growing: Access a robust tuition and professional development program, as well as internal training and career development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Health & Wellness: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family from day one. EAP program and health care spending account available.
• Work‑Life Balance & Perks: Benefit from on‑site gym access, a $300 annual fitness reimbursement program, paid personal days, and RRSP/TFSA and pension plan matching.

Position Summary

Paint Technician will act as a key member of the assembly operations unit when taking ownership of critical paint requirements in engine production. This involves preparing engines throughout all stages of the paint process, inclusive of washing, masking & final detailing. You will also manage scheduled routine maintenance of paint tools, systems & applicable equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Painting all engine types and parts per engineering specifications to prepare for customer shipment
• Completing required paint inspection reports and documenting all non-conformities to support root cause analysis when improving assembly processes
• Performing basic assembly related repairs when non-conformances are found during final inspection review
• Operating the start-up and shutdown processes of the paint wash booths and ensuring the required booth temperatures and safety resets are functioning
• Accurately controlling electrostatic paint gun during paint process, following proper cleaning procedure and adjustment of gun fluid
• Tracking inventory of gun parts, consumables and other materials used in the area
• Managing the 2KS system to correctly introduce paint throughout the lines and performing necessary troubleshooting when needed
• Following work instructions to successfully identify parts of the engine to be masked before paint
• Detailing engines by hand painting all raised lettering, performing paint touch-ups, and applying grease to necessary exposed parts on the engine
• Managing proper function of the paint kitchen by identifying correct motor pressures and ensuring adequate inventory levels of paints, solvents & catalyst
• Conducting all scheduled preventative maintenance on all paint and wash systems to ensure optimal operation and alignment with manufacturer specifications

Qualifications / Requirements

• High school diploma and/or minimum 1-year relevant paint experience in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of required tools & equipment, such as the operation of electrostatic paint guns and ability to calibrate both gauges and measuring equipment
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and demonstrate problem solving skills
• Team player who is accountable for teams’ success, when meeting business objectives and taking responsibility for decisions and outcomes
• Ability to adapt and be successful handling multiple tasks
• High attention to detail in achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks
• Must be able to conduct work at heights
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours/shifts
• Able to meet physical and cognitive demands assessment, inclusive of lifting a minimum weight of 40lbs

Accommodations

INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, INNIO utilizes AI technology to assist in the initial screening of applicants. All hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness, context, and alignment with our core values.