Painter

Wabtec Corporation; London; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Unifin International, a Wabtec Company in London, Ontario, seeks an experienced industrial painter to join our manufacturing team. You will report to the Production Supervisor and work alongside 38 seasoned colleagues to learn our painting processes and contribute to high-quality finishes.

Responsibilities include masking, prep, and painting per specifications, operating overhead cranes, and recording data. Candidates must lift up to 50 lbs and work both independently and with other departments.

Qualifications

• Proven minimum 5 years of industrial painting experience.
• Overhead crane material handling experience.
• Attention to detail and a dedicated work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Working in a fast-paced manufacturing paint environment.
• Masking, painting preparation and applying paint per specifications.
• Operate overhead cranes safely and record production data.
• Collaborate with 38 team members and other departments to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and wear required PPE.

Skills

Overhead crane

Industrial painting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Job Description

Unifin International, a Wabtec Company in London, Ontario, was originally founded in the 1920’s. We are an electric equipment cooling company, focused on the power generation and transmission markets. Our primary business is within North America, but we reach worldwide from legacy fossil fuel and nuclear plants to growing renewable energy power grids.

Who will you be working with?

As a member of the team at Unifin International, you will be working with one senior painter to learn Unifin’s painting processes. You will report to the Production Supervisor and work with 38 experienced team members from various departments.

How will you make a difference?

We are looking for an individual who has the knowledge, skills, and experience to fulfill an important painter role. This vital role will learn and gain experience to become an experienced painter on Unifin’s nonstandard product. This individual is initiative-taking, willing to listen and learn, take guidance from senior employees, and willing to put in time and effort to be a future leader in the paint department.

What do we want to know about you?

• Able to work as an individual or with other departments to meet customer demands and expectations;
• Overhead crane material handling experience;
• Proven minimum 5 years of industrial painting experience;
• Attention to detail;
• Dedicated worker who wants to reach their full potential;
• Able to lift 50lbs.

What will your typical day look like?

• Working in a fast-paced manufacturing paint environment;
• Work collaboratively with 38 team members;
• Ability to understand and execute directions from supervisor to meet production goals and deadlines;
• Working alone on various tasks;
• Masking, painting preparation, ability to paint per paint recommendations;
• Operate overhead cranes safely;
• Be responsible for your own safety, while ensuring you are keeping your team safe as well;
• Ability to wear respirators (no facial hair)
• Ability to plan your time to efficiently paint product with speed and accuracy;
• Interpret drawings and other written instructions accurately;
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards to promote a safe working environment;
• Record production and operational data accurately;
• Ability to work at various body positions to perform paint prep and painting process;
• Detailed oriented;

What about the physical demands of the job?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee will occasionally lift and or move up to 50 bs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

Safety glasses, steel-toed safety shoes and hearing protection must be worn for the entirety of the shift.

Benefits of Working at Unifin International

Wages: First six months – probation - $29.17 + $2.19 COLA* = $31.36

After probation – full rate - $32.41 + $2.19 COLA* = $34.60

COLA* - adjusted quarterly

Day shift – 40-hour work week; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.;

Annual vacation; company-paid holidays;

Benefits, effective upon hire, include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability coverage, Group RRSP/DPSP;

Safety boot and prescription-safety-glasses allowance;

On-site parking, on bus route.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check.

Additional Information

• Wages: First six months – probation - $31.59 + $0.32COLA* = $31.91
• After probation – full rate - $35.10 + $0.32COLA* = $35.42
• COLA* - adjusted quarterly
• Day shift – 40-hour work week; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.;
• Annual vacation; company-paid holidays;
• Benefits, effective upon hire, include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability coverage, Group RRSP/DPSP;
• Safety boot and prescription-safety-glasses allowance;
• On-site parking, on bus route.

The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.