Painter 1 (Coating Inspector QC)

Supreme Steel; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium $3.00/hr

Medical, dental, life insurance after

RRSP program after 1 year

Safety boots and glasses allowances

Job summary

Supreme Steel is seeking an experienced Painter 1 (Coating Inspector QC) to join our Saskatoon team. You will ensure coating quality, oversee pre‑job reviews, surface prep QC, monitoring during application, and post‑application testing.

This unionized, full‑time role may require night shifts and offers a strong focus on safety and collaboration. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in coatings for structural steel or bridges, with CIP Level 2 certification, strong SSPC knowledge, and solid numeracy

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural steel and/or bridge fabrication coatings.
• CIP Level 2 certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of coating processes and SSPC standards.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid numeracy skills.
• Liaises effectively and works cooperatively.
• Effective communication with peers, customers and partners.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving.
• Positive, can‑do attitude and safety‑consciousness.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Committed to continuous learning and self‑improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre‑job reviews and specify requirements.
• Monitor environmental conditions and climate factors.
• Conduct pre‑surface and surface preparation QC checks.
• Oversee application monitoring and process controls.
• Lead post‑application testing and CIP Level 2 verification.
• Document results and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Adhere to company coating procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Coating inspection

Quality assurance

Documentation

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Safety awareness

MS Office

Continuous learning

Education

CIP Level 2 certification

Job description

Supreme Steel is
currently looking for quality driven, experienced
Painter 1 (Coating Inspector QC), to join our production team
at our facility in Saskatoon, SK. The successful candidate will foster a culture of collaboration and accountability with peers, customers, and industry partners, ensuring the project quality plan is executed and documented in accordance with the requirements of the contract, certifying that services are provided consistently and in accordance with the highest of quality standards. For this position, the candidate must be conscientious, work with minimum supervision and promote a safe work environment.

These are full‑time unionized positions, which may be required to work night shift.

Preferred candidates will possess the following competencies:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural steel and/or bridge fabrication coatings.
• CIP level 2 certification required.
• Strong knowledge of coating processes and SSPC.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates accuracy.
• Numeracy skills.
• Liaises effectively and works cooperatively.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrates a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Is committed to continuous learning and self‑improvement.

The Painter Coating Inspector QC will be accountable and responsible for the following:

• Specification and pre‑job review.
• Environmental and Climate Monitoring.
• Pre‑surface Inspection.
• Surface preparation QC.
• Application Monitoring.
• Post‑application and advanced testing (CIP Level 2).
• Documentation and compliance.
• Adhere to the company coating procedures.

Supreme Steel offers a competitive wage and benefit package as per the collective agreement, including yearly safety boot and glasses allowances, three extra paid statutory holidays each year and nights shift premium of $3.00/hr. Additional benefits include medical, dental, life insurance benefits after 3 months. After one year of service a company sponsored self‑directed RRSP program.

All employees must adhere to proper safety procedures and policies while working in a culture of care. Positions working in labour intensive or safety‑sensitve environments will be required to pass pre‑employment Drug and Alcohol Testing. Successful candidates will be required to have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Supreme Steel is a family company that has grown to be one of North America’s leading steel solution providers. Supreme has been transforming landscapes across western Canada and the United States since 1972, tackling the biggest challenges with heart, smarts and cutting‑edge technology.