painter, products

Government of Canada - Western; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Burnaby is seeking a skilled millwork technician with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate should be proficient in interpreting blueprints and operating woodworking machinery. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean work environment and applying various coatings to finished products. The role is strictly on-site, ensuring a fast-paced work environment while adhering to safety regulations. The position offers health benefits, group insurance, and free parking.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required in millwork.
• Must have ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to handle physical work such as sanding and painting.

Responsibilities

• Clean work area and maintain inventory.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Operate woodworking machines to cut and shape materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Excellent written communication

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

Woodworking machines

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Millwork shop
• Custom cabinet shop

Responsibilities Tasks

• Clean work area
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches/specifications
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes
• Prepare and apply stencils, decals or other decorative items on finished products
• Select appropriate paint or mix paints
• Tend or operate equipment to spray or coat
• Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made
• Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce joints
• Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plastics
• Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Millwork
• Cabinets
• Built-in units

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Excellent written communication
• Punctuality

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available