Structural Steel Painter

Morskate-Manufacturing; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time employment

Competitive hourly wage

Overtime opportunities

Health and dental benefits after 3 mo

Home every night with Sundays off

Training and career growth

Team-oriented workplace

Job summary

Morskate Manufacturing in Ponoka, Alberta is seeking a Structural Steel Painter to prepare, prime, and coat fabricated steel products using dip and spray methods. You will maintain equipment, ensure proper labeling, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced shop environment.

Responsibilities include managing paint supplies, operating spray equipment, reading drawings, applying coatings, and ensuring high-quality finishes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial or structural steel painting.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production shop.
• Familiar with outdoor steel coatings (Epoxy, Acrylic, Polyurethane).

Responsibilities

• Calculate and maintain levels of paint supply and related consumables.
• Operate and maintain paint equipment (sprayers, nozzles, paint booth).
• Prepare and store paint products.
• Order paint and stock materials with correct paint codes.
• Follow work instructions and material priority statuses.
• Interpret drawings to verify finish.
• Apply primer using dip and spray methods.
• Label dipped/ sprayed material for transfer after dry.
• Ensure finish quality meets customer requirements.
• Safely operate overhead crane for material movement.

Skills

Industrial painting

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

English communication

Equipment operation

Job description

Morskate Manufacturing is a family-run structural steel manufacturer located in Ponoka, Alberta. Specializing in structural, agricultural and custom orders, we take pride in the ability to be adaptable and flexible when designing and building orders to meet the customers exact requirements.

Position Summary

Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity that comes with amazing opportunities for success and growth for your future? Morskate Manufacturing is actively recruiting a motivated Structural Steel Painter to join our dynamic team of professionals.

Reporting to the shop supervisor, you will be responsible for preparing, priming, and coating fabricated steel products using dip and spray methods. The role includes maintaining equipment, ensuring proper product labeling, and upholding our quality and safety standards at all times. If you have experience in industrial coatings and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Calculate and maintain levels of paint supply and related consumables
  
• Operate and maintain paint related equipment and tools effectively i.e. sprayers, nozzles, paint booth, etc.
• Storage and preparation of paint products
• Order paint & relevant stock material (Ensure proper paint codes are being used)
• Receive and follow work instructions and material priority status
• Interpret drawings and sketches to determine and verify product finish
• Application of primer to finished steel product using dip and spray methods as required
• Apply proper labelling of dipped and sprayed material for label transfer once dry in preparation for shipping
• Ensure quality of finish on primed material to meet customer requirements
• Safe operation of overhead crane for material movement

Requirements/Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial or structural steel painting
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high energy production shop.
• Must be familiar with outdoor steel coatings and their applications (Epoxy, Acrylic & Polyurethane).
• Maintain dip tank levels and pit levels within tank.
• Take and record paint coating thickness readings.
• Ability to apply primer and finish coatings using spray equipment according to job specifications.
• Ensure high-quality finish work with smooth, even coverage and attention to detail - capable of producing coatings that meet both visual and durability standards.
• Must have good time management skills
• Knowledge of materials and basic understanding of metals.
• Knowledge of chemicals and proper steps for mixing and clean up
• Must be physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs. and be on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English clearly

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Active participation in company safety program
• Follow safety protocol including wearing of required PPE and understanding and application of safety policies, procedures and practices

What Morskate Manufacturing Offers

• Permanent, full-time, year-round employment
• Competitive hourly wage: $24.00–$38.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Overtime opportunities, with overtime paid after 40 hours per week
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits after 3 months
• Home every night with every Sunday guaranteed off
• Hands‑on training, mentorship, and ongoing skill development
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within a growing company
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace where collaboration and quality matter
• Join a company that’s expanding and investing in its people and its future

We offer competitive starting wages beginning at $24.00-$38.00 per hour, with final rates determined by your experience, skill level, and how well you align with the role. We appreciate dedication and commitment, and we conduct thorough performance reviews after three months and annually to acknowledge outstanding work and support employee growth.

We would like to thank all of those that apply, however only short-listed candidates selected will be contacted. We are unable to support LMIA candidates for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.