Paint Support (Afternoon Shift)

MAKR Group; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Vacation & wellness days

Professional development

Safety reimbursement

Catered lunches

Fun, people-first culture

Job summary

MAKR Group in Kelowna, BC is hiring for a Paint Support to join our Wekid Mfg. team.

This on-site role focuses on polishing, paint prep, wrapping, and material handling of Wekid products, performed safely and efficiently while upholding our quality standards. You should be mechanically minded, able to read fabrication drawings, operate polishing and cutting tools, and work with the Production Coordinator to move materials and track job time.

Qualifications

• Experience with stainless steel/aluminum materials and fabrication processes.
• Experience with power and hand tools is required.
• Forklift experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings for grind symbols.
• Tag all WIP materials for painters with proper color and project identification.
• Run materials between trade resources as directed by the Production Coordinator.
• Report on status of components preparedness for shipment.
• Prep, wrap, and hang components for paint following department guidelines.
• Pressure wash all items after sandblasting to remove sand and debris.
• Operate polishing equipment in a safe manner.
• Operate all cutting, grinding and drilling equipment in a safe manner
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment in a safe manner
• Work with Quality Control, Engineering, Safety Committee and Management to continuously improve processes.

Skills

Stainless steel fabrication

Power tools

Hand tools

Forklift

Tools

Forklift (asset)

Job description

We are MAKRs – Our common goal, our passion, is to create global communities connected through play and social experiences. The MAKR Group is comprised of three brands: Waterplay, a global splash pad provider; Parkworks, a Western Canadian park space supplier; and Wekid Mfg., Canada’s most playfully professional steel manufacturing team.

With tens of thousands of play and park space installations worldwide, we’ve helped millions of people of all ages and abilities access fun, inviting, and “go-backable” recreation spaces. What makes us jump out of bed every morning is knowing we’re integral to creating these meaningful places, and we need people like you to help us build them!

You're a mechanically minded problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a knack for staying organized. Time management is your superpower, and you're always focused on driving results. You don’t just welcome challenges...you dive into them headfirst. When it comes to teamwork, you thrive in collaborative environments where ideas flow and success is shared.

You inject fun into all aspects of your work and invite others to do the same. We’re a different kind of company, we’re looking for a different kind of individual to join our team!

As Paint Support, you will be responsible for performing various roles including Polishing, Paint Prep, Wrapping, and Material Handling of Wekid products in a safe, efficient manner while maintaining the commitment to quality that our customer’s demand.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings for grind symbols.
• Tag all WIP materials for painters with proper color and project identification and ensure same for returned items.
• Run materials between trade resources as directed by the Production Coordinator.
• Report on status of components preparedness for shipment.
• Prep, wrap, and hang components for paint following the department guidelines.
• Pressure wash all items after sandblasting to remove sand and debris.
• Prepare and wrap items for paint according to paint guidelines..
• Operate polishing equipment in a safe manner.
• Operate all cutting, grinding and drilling equipment in a safe manner
• Operate all testing tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment in a safe manner
• Operate Pressure Testing & Surfox equipment in a safe manner.
• Work with Quality Control, Engineering, Safety Committee and Management to continuously improve the product, manufacturing processes and working environment.
• Accurately track job time using the tablet or bar code system
• Propose and implement new processes to improve the efficiency of material movement.
• Attend and participate in company-wide and shopfloor meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with stainless steel/aluminum materials and fabrication processes
• Experience with power and hand tools is required
• Forklift experience is considered an asset

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check is required as a condition of employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

OTHER INFORMATION:

• This is an on-site position located in Kelowna, BC. (805 Crowley Ave, Kelowna, BC).
• This position works a 10-hour afternoon/evening shift (2:00 pm - 12:30 am), Monday to Thursday

WORK PERKS:

We thrive when our MAKRs thrive! Here’s what you can look forward to...

• Competitive hourly pay starting between $25.00-$27.00, plus the potential to earn more through an annual bonus
• 2 weeks of paid vacation and 5 wellness days that can be used flexibly to cover illness, injury, or personal time off
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
• Safety reimbursement for eligible expenses such as safety shoes, prescription safety glasses, and custom hearing protection
• A fun, people-first culture with product “testing”, catered lunches, contests, silent auctions, and more!

MAKR fosters an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all qualified persons.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

We may use AI-assisted technology throughout the recruitment process to help evaluate applicationsand improve hiring efficiency, while ensuring that final decisions are made by our hiring team.