Spray Painter

Waiward Industrial; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Spray Painter to join their team in Edmonton. This role involves painting steel components, ensuring quality through visual inspections, and adhering to safety protocols. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for all employees. With competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for individuals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic fabrication shop. Join a respected leader in the construction and maintenance sector and contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a rewarding workplace culture.

Benefits

Monthly Performance Bonus

RRSP Contributions

Annual Boot Allowance

Safety Glass Coverage

Night Shift Differential

Qualifications

• Training in industrial coatings application preferred.
• Certification in overhead crane operation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Paints steel according to specifications and sketches.
• Ensures proper mixing of paint before application.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Industrial Coatings Application

Overhead Crane Operation

Visual Inspection Skills

Education

Basic Rigging Course

FLHA Training

WHMIS Certification

Tools

Paint Mixing Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Overview

Location:Edmonton, AlbertaPosition:Permanent / Full TimePositions Available: Weekend Shift (Training on Days) - 1

Waiward Industrial LP is a unionized shop offering the highest paid wages in the industry! We offer great benefits, a monthly performance bonus, RRSP's, annual boot allowance & safety glass coverage, $3 per hour for Night Shift Differential as well as the opportunity for long-term employment.

Waiward is a respected construction and maintenance service provider that operates one of Canada’s largest fabrication shops based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Our mission is To Be Your Trusted Partner which ensures we act with integrity in all that we do. Through planned growth and development, we have kept our commitment to provide our customers with an unsurpassed level of service. Waiward’s historical and future success is grounded in our collective commitment to our core values.

At Waiward, we believe a diverse and inclusive workplace is the key to unlocking the full potential of our people. It is essential to build a team that represents the communities and clients we are serving. We attract, hire, and develop people of all backgrounds and ensure fairness and inclusion within our hiring processes. We believe in investing in people based on their expertise, capabilities, aspirations, and performance despite their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

As a leader in our industry, we believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our team and are committed to making sustainable progress in our company and the communities and clients we serve. With the support of our leadership team and peers, our people are encouraged to share their perspectives.

Job Purpose

The Spray Painter is responsible for painting steel according to the work order.

Responsibilities

• Displays a commitment to Waiward’s incident-free vision, values, and culture.
• Uses overhead crane to lift finished items into the paint area.
• Ensures paint is properly mixed prior to application.
• Paints steel according to the paint sketch and drawings.
• Completes a visual inspection of finished work and reports to the supervisor when the work order is completed.
• Reads, understands and follows all safe work practices and procedures for machinery and equipment.
• Uses the proper tools to meet the specific job requirements.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Attends daily toolbox meetings.
• Follows work schedules.
• Reads, understands and complies with Waiward’s safety policy, safe work practices, procedures and rules.
• Ensures wearing appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
• Reports personal injuries, no matter how minor, and obtain medical attention as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Adequate training in the application of industrial coatings preferred
• Certified Overhead Crane Training preferred
• Respirator Training preferred
• Basic Rigging Course an asset
• FLHA Training
• WHMIS

Working Conditions

The incumbent is required to work in the fabrication shop with moderate noise and numerous hazardous fumes.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing paint specifications for extended periods of time; and extensive reading. The incumbent is also required to stand and sit for extended periods of time and will require good physical attributes for walking on uneven ground, climbing, confined space entry, limited lifting, and sitting.

*Waiward is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.