Painter

DFI Steel Piling; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and dental plan

RRSP matching

Employee referral program

Professional development allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

DFI Steel Piling in Edmonton is seeking an experienced painter for its manufacturing division to ensure equipment meets high quality standards. The role involves painting new manufactured goods and refurbishing commercial and industrial equipment.

Ideal candidates will be proficient in body filler, familiar with various paints, and have experience with painting processes like airless and pressure pot. Benefits include health plans, RRSP matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficient with body filler and panel prep.
• Knowledgeable in two- and three-part paints.
• Comfortable wearing appropriate masks and respirators.
• Automotive painting and bodywork experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Clean, mask and prepare surfaces to be painted.
• Prep, fill and sand body panels.
• Use various paint application processes.
• Maintain cleanliness of paint equipment and workspace.
• Plan workflow and coordinate with fabrication group.

Skills

Body filler proficiency

Two- and three-part paints knowledge

Spray-painting experience

Forklift operation

Job description

Location: Edmonton, AB, CanadaCareer Number: 3825Date Posted: 2026-09-11Working at DFIGot ideas? We want them.Looking for a rewarding challenge?As a privately owned company, with innovation as a core value, DFI has the unique ability to provide you with experiences that put your ideas into action.Over the past 50+ years, the relentless pursuit of excellence and self sufficiency has led DFI to grow from a small, one-truck operation into a multi-national company that works across the globe delivering world-class products and services across a vast array of industries.Our own independent ERW pipe mill, our 54-acre storage yard, 200,000 square feet of shop space (featuring overhead cranes, vehicle exhaust extraction, and mechanic pits), our in-house engineers, our custom-built cranes, and internal international opportunities are all examples of what proudly sets us apart.We recognize that none of the above could be achieved without a world class workforce, so let us invest in you.Join our team.Job ProfileDFI is hiring an experienced painter for its manufacturing division. Our painters are responsible for ensuring the equipment we build, design, and maintain is finished to the highest quality standards, representing our brand and delivering professional results. This role focuses on providing premium blast, prep and paint services for new manufactured goods, commercial and industrial equipment refurbishment for both internal and third-party projects.Our facility includes a clean 86-foot x 30 foot down-draft paint booth equipped with a SATA supplied breathing air system, dedicated breathing air compressor, regular maintenance program and all required PPE is provided. Facility also includes dual 15-ton overhead crane coverage that services the booth and prep area.Benefits:• Comprehensive Health and Dental plan• RRSP Matching• Employee Referral Program• Professional Development Allowance• Employee preferred fuel pricing program• Career advancement opportunities• Employee Assistance Program• Employee discounts at participating vendors#applytodayJob DutiesClean, mask and prepare surfaces to be paintedPrep, fill and sand body panelsUse various paint application processes such as: airless, air, roller, pressure pot, and brushWear appropriate, provided masks and respiratorsComplete touch ups after final assemblyMaintain cleanliness of paint equipment and workspaceMaintain inventory and prepare for projectsPlan workflow and coordinate with fabrication group as requiredOperate forklift and/or loaderOperate diesel compressor and sandblast equipmentQualificationsMust be proficient with body filler and panel prepMust have knowledge of two- and three-part paintsMust be comfortable wearing appropriate, provided masks and respiratorsAutomotive painting and bodywork experience is an assetPrevious spray-painting experience using airless, pressure pot and cup gun.Class 5 driver’s licenseFlexible work schedule to accommodate production needs