Painter

Select Finishing Ltd; Wallaceburg; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Finishing Ltd in Ontario is seeking a Painter in Operations - Production to apply primer, base coat, and clear coat to parts, ensuring full coverage and proper cleanup at shift end. The role requires 2–3 years in manufacturing and strong finishing process knowledge.

You will follow SOPs, maintain equipment, conduct inspections for quality, and support process improvements while working a Monday–Friday shift with occasional Saturday maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years in manufacturing, production, or general labour.
• Advanced knowledge of finishing processes and paint applications.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Experience mentoring or training teammates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows all health and safety policies, PPE use and manufacturer instructions.
• Reports safety concerns, incidents, equipment failures immediately.
• Follows Supervisor instructions and SOPs; reports discrepancies.
• Assists in implementing SOPs and records daily production data.
• Inspects parts for coverage; ensures QA standards are met.
• Tests materials and finished products for quality compliance.
• Sets up painting processes; verifies paint mix, viscosity and flow.
• Maintains paint booths and work area; clears end of shift.
• Investigates customer complaints and cost-improvement opportunities.

Skills

Paint applications

Quality checks

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

• Job Title: Painter
• Department: Operations - Production
• Classification: In Line
• Reports to: Production Supervisor/Manager
• Plant: 2
• Direct Reports: None
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Shift: Monday - Friday
• Shift Start/End: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Job Purpose

The Painter applies primer, base coat or clear coat as directed to the parts being produced. He/she ensures that the coverage applied is adequate, and that the equipment used is cleaned and cared for appropriately at the end of their shift.

Duties

• Follows all Select Finishing health and safety policies, procedures, and manufacturer instructions, including the proper use of required PPE.
• Reports all health and safety concerns, incidents, equipment failures, or potential failures to the Supervisor/Team Lead immediately.
• Follows direction of the Supervisor/Team Lead and adheres to all Work Instructions (WIS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); reports any discrepancies.
• Assists in the implementation and adherence of Standard Operating Procedures for production operations and ensures required daily production data is recorded.
• Conducts detailed inspections of parts upon arrival and after coating to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with quality control standards.
• Conducts and monitors testing and inspection of materials and finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Applies primer, base coat, and clear coat using the appropriate spray method for the part type; turns/swivels racks as required to ensure adequate coverage.
• Ensures paints are mixed correctly to required viscosity specifications; maintains sufficient levels of solvents, base coats, clear coats, and hardeners in the pot room.
• Verifies paint gun assembly, setup, and capability; sets up and verifies P-Mix systems and confirms proper flow rates.
• Capable of manipulating paint robots, inputting programs, troubleshooting, and resetting operations as required.
• Maintains paint booths, equipment, and work centers in good repair, clean, organized, and ready for daily use at the end of each shift.
• Assists in investigating customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Determines and recommends improvements to production processes; supports implementation of cost control programs under the direction of the Production/Operations Manager.
• Flexible to work a regular Saturday preventative maintenance shift as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or general labour role
• Advanced knowledge of finishing processes, including paint applications, inspections, and quality standards.
• Ability to perform advanced quality checks and ensure compliance with production specifications.
• Skilled in handling complex rework tasks with precision and efficiency.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Experience in mentoring or training less experienced team members preferred.

Working Conditions

• Industrial environment with exposure to paint, solvents, and machinery noise.
• PPE compliance required
• Successfully pass a FIT test, Pulmonary Function Test and Isocyanate Training