Painter (Apprentice/Journeyman)

Propak Systems Ltd.; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shifts

Evening shifts

Weekend shifts

RRSP matching

Job summary

Propak Systems Ltd. in Airdrie, AB is seeking Journeyman and Apprentice Painters to join our Fabrication Shops. You will estimate materials, prepare surfaces, operate spray equipment, and apply protective coatings while progressing through an apprenticeship.

Day, evening and weekend shifts with premiums are offered, plus a competitive package including RRSP matching. A successful candidate will hold Alberta Journeyperson or be an apprentice, with 1–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate or equivalent.
• Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate preferred.
• 1–2 years of directly related work experience.
• May direct, coach, and mentor apprentices.
• Eligible for registration as a registered apprentice or already registered.

Responsibilities

• Estimate the quantity of materials required by measuring surfaces or reviewing a work order.
• Select appropriate paint or mix according to a pre-determined formula.
• Prepare surfaces for paint application (sandblasting, wrapping).
• Operate spray paint equipment or other coating equipment.
• Apply protective coatings to items or surfaces.
• Maintain and clean painting areas and PPE.
• Follow instructions and meet project timelines.

Skills

Journeyman Painter

Apprentice Painter

Red Seal

Alberta Trade Certificate

Coaching Apprentices

Education

Trade Apprentice or better in Painter or related field

Trade Journeyman or better in Painter or related field

Job description

Propak Systems Ltd. is an established leader in engineering, fabrication, and construction of gas compression and processing facilities for the energy industry. We are currently seeking Journeyman and Apprentice Painters to join our Fabrication Shops in Airdrie, AB.

We offer day, evening and weekend day shifts with excellent premiums for evening and weekend day shifts. Propak also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a company matched group RRSP. If you are a looking to grow with a company who values work-life balance this may be the position for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Journeyman and Apprentices:

• Estimate the quantity of materials required by measuring surfaces or reviewing a work order.
• Select appropriate paint or mix according to a pre-determined formula.
• Tend to or operate equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents or otherwise prepare items for application of paint, or other protective coatings.
• Tend to or operate automated spray paint, dip or flow coating equipment or other mechanized painting or product coating application equipment.
• Operate hand-held spray guns to spray paint or coat stationary items with protective coatings.
• Prepare surfaces for paint application, i.e. sandblasting, wrapping.
• Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes.
• Clean and maintain painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.
• Listen and be receptive to instructions and work to achieve set goals, action plans and timelines for project completion.
• Apply knowledge and skills learned from coaches and mentors to ensure completion of the apprenticeship program.

Qualifications:

• Hold a valid recognized Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate, or a recognized trade certificate or equivalency document.
• Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate is preferred.
• 1-2 years of directly related work experience.
• This position may be required to direct, coach, and mentor apprentices.
• Be eligible for registration as a registered apprentice; or
• Be a registered apprentice.
• Motivated and willing to learn.

**As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement.

Propak Systems Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No Phone Calls Please

Qualifications

Education

Required

Trade Apprentice or better in Painter or related field.

Trade Journeyman or better in Painter or related field.