Painter / Blaster - Night Shift

Salford Group; Norwich; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package (drug, dental, vision

Career advancement

Sustainability Council

Community outreach

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Salford Group, a Linamar Company, is seeking a Painter Blaster I for night shift. Responsibilities include blasting and painting agricultural machinery components with a focus on quality. Training others on procedures and proper equipment use will be part of the role.

Applicants should have 1–2 years of industrial painting experience, WHMIS training, and the ability to operate related tools and equipment. Strong teamwork and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of industrial painting experience preferred.
• WHMIS training and safety awareness required.
• Ability to operate painting/blasting equipment and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Blast and paint Salford frames and products to quality standards.
• Train others on painting/blasting procedures and equipment.
• Ensure quality standards for products leaving the paint line.
• Load and unload frames.
• Maintain records (mil readings, paint consumption, ambient readings).
• Follow health and safety procedures as per handbook and safety procedures.
• Clean and maintain painting/blasting equipment and PPE.
• Take direction from supervisor for product-specific tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by production supervisor.

Skills

Industrial painting

WHMIS training

Crane/Forklift operation

Hand tools

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Time management

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Painter Blaster I

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.

Job Title: Painter Blaster I

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.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
• Positive attitude that will be a good cultural fit is required.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, attention to detail.
• 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.