Manufacturing Technician - Paint

Innio; Welland; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety shoes reimbursement

Safety glasses provided

Tuition & professional development

Health insurance

On-site gym

Fitness reimbursement

Paid personal days

RRSP/TFSA and pension plan matching

Job summary

INNIO is seeking a Paint Technician to join the assembly operations unit in engine production. You will own critical paint requirements, prepare engines through all paint stages, including washing, masking, and detailing, and manage routine maintenance of paint tools and equipment.

You will contribute to a safer, more efficient paint process with responsibilities spanning inspection, tooling management, and line support, while adhering to quality standards and production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; minimum 1 year relevant paint experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of electrostatic paint gun operation and calibration of 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, including lifting up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Paint all engine types and parts per engineering specifications to prepare for customer shipment.
• Complete required paint inspection reports and document all non-conformities to support root cause analysis.
• Perform basic assembly related repairs when non-conformances are found during final inspection.
• Operate the start-up and shutdown processes of the paint wash booths and ensure proper temperatures and safety resets.
• Accurately control electrostatic paint gun during paint process and calibrate fluid adjustments.
• Track inventory of gun parts, consumables and other materials used in the area.
• Manage the 2KS system to introduce paint throughout the lines and perform troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Team player

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electrostatic paint guns

Gauges & measuring equipment

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,inclusiveofwashing,masking& finaldetailing. You will also manage scheduled routine maintenance of paint tools,systems& applicableequipment.

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

  Qualifications / Requirements

  • High school diploma and/orminimum 1-yearrelevant 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 anddemonstrateproblem solving skills
  • Team player who is accountable for teams’ success, when meeting businessobjectivesand taking responsibility for decisions and outcomes
  • Ability to adapt and be successful handling multiple tasks
  • High attention to detail in achieving thoroughness and accuracy whenaccomplishingtasks
  • 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.