Painter / Blaster - Night Shift

Linamar Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career advancement

Sustainability Council

Community outreach

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation (Salford Group) is seeking a Night Shift Painter Blaster I to paint and blast components for agricultural machinery. You will load/unload frames, maintain records, and ensure quality on the paint line under supervisor guidance.

The role requires 1–2 years of industrial painting experience, WHMIS and safety training, and the ability to operate cranes and power tools. Strong teamwork and organized work habits are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one to two years of industrial painting in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of wet paint techniques and a basic understanding of paint equipment is considered an asset.
• Work as a member of a team in a production line and collaborate with one another to resolve quality problems as needed.
• Take safety courses, such as WHMIS training, and proper use of respirators and safety equipment as needed.
• Ability to operate overhead crane/forklift and move large parts on monorail independently.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs with assistance.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to work independently without supervision.
• Must communicate effectively both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Blast and paint all Salford frames and products evenly according to quality standards.
• Train other/new employees on proper painting/blasting procedures and equipment.
• Ensure quality standards are met with all products leaving the paint line.
• Load and unload frames.
• Maintain detailed records for projects including mil readings, paint consumption, and ambient readings.
• Follow health and safety procedures in the employee handbook and departmental safety rules.
• Clean and maintain painting, ventilation, blast equipment and PPE.
• Take direction from the supervisor for specific products or projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by production supervisor.

Skills

Industrial painting

WHMIS training

Crane/forklift

Safety procedures

Team player

Lifting 50 lbs

Communication

Education

Secondary or post-secondary diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint equipment

Overhead crane

Monorail system

Power tools

Job description

Note: This role is a Night Shift position and pays a premium of $2.20

Job Summary:

The Painter Blaster I role is responsible for painting parts for the painting of various parts for agricultural machinery.

Responsibility:

Ability to blast and paint all Salford frames and products evenly as per Salford’s quality standards.

Ability to train other/new employees on proper painting/blasting procedures, including equipment.

Ensure quality standards are met with all products leaving the paint line.

Ability to load and unload frames.

Maintain detailed records pertaining to projects including; mil readings, paint consumption, and ambient environment readings.

Follow all health and safety procedures as outlined in the hourly employee handbook anddepartmental safety procedures.

Clean and maintain personal painting, ventilation, blast equipment and personal protective equipment.

Take direction from assembly & paint supervisor as needed for specific products or projects.

Other duties as assigned by production supervisor.

Academic/Educational Requirements:

A secondary or post-secondary education diploma or equivalent

Required Skills/Experience:

A minimum of one to two years of industrial painting in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

Knowledge of wet paint techniques and a basic understanding of paint equipment is considered an asset.

Work as a member of a team in a production line and collaborate with one another to resolve quality problems as needed.

Take safety courses, such as training in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). and in proper use of respirators and other safety equipment as needed.

Ability to operate overhead crane/forklift and move large parts on monorail independently.

Experience with hand tools and power tools.

Ability to lift up to 50lbs with the assistance of a lifting device.

Highly organized, proactive, can work independently without supervision.

Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal .

Positive attitude that will be a good cultural fit is required.

Maintain clean work areas and equipment

What Linamar Has to Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us:

At Salford Group, a Linamar Company, we are industry leaders in agricultural equipment innovation, committed to advancing farming practices through precision technology. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer success, we cultivate a collaborative work environment where employees can grow and make a global impact

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Job Info

• Job Identification 13671
• Job Category Operation
• Posting Date 07/20/2026, 01:03 PM
• Apply Before 07/31/2026, 12:00 AM
• Degree Level Some High School
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Nights
• Vacancy Status This is an existing vacancy