Job Summary:

We are looking for a Painter - Spray Booth Operator with production painting experience. Someone who is knowledgeable, enjoys working with their hands, self-motivated, attentive to detail, and takes pride in doing a good job.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Select appropriate paint or mix paint according to specification/work order.
• Mixes and applies paint including and not limited to:
  • Understands the techniques of spray painting.
  • Paint preparation/washing, and Caulking.
  • Touch-up and repair work.
• Hand rolls, brushes, scrapes, sands, and prepares all surfaces before application.
• Tapes or masks off painted areas as require.
• Loading parts on and off the work area using a forklift/crane/pump truck.
• Knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Uses appropriate inspection gauges
• Reads and interprets documents such as:
  • Assembly drawings.
  • Work Order instructions.
  • safety rules.
  • operating and maintenance instructions.
  • procedure manuals.
• Completes standardized written documentation and correspondence.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures paying special attention to Health and Safety.
• Ensures proper storage and cleaning of personal respiratory mask.
• Ensures proper storage of all painting consumables.
• Assists Crater when required.
• Maintains a clean and safe workspace.
• Performs general shop and field services as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor.

Requirements:

• Physical:
  • Must be capable of working prolonged periods standing, sitting, squatting, and bending.
  • Lift, Push and Pull Requirements: Up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be manually dexterous.
  • Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled manufacturing facility.
  • Ability to work safely with various chemicals including and not limited to thinners, acetones, and xylene.
• Mental:
  • Mathematics.
  • The use of the English language, both Oral and Written.
  • Requires daily communication with multiple departments to insure maximum efficiency.
  • Fast-paced environment.

Education & Skills:

• OSSD High School Diploma or GED required.
• Read Blueprints.
• Numerical and categorical accuracy.
• Process oriented.
• Teamwork.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years.
• Experienced with Airless Spray Gun & Air assisted Spray Guns.
• Experienced Spraying to a controlled thickness.
• Experienced with self contained breathing and helmet apparatus procedures.
• Knowledgeable of temperature and moisture readings for best applications.
• Knowledgeable of mixing and thinning paints per manufacturer's recommendations.

Working Conditions:

• Hours of operation: 6:00am to 2:30pm.

Benefits:

• Competitive Wage.
• Vacation Pay.
• Holiday Pay.
• Medical/Dental and Vision Benefits.
• Pension Plan.

Company Profile:

The Hayward Gordon Group is a manufacturer and supplier of innovative fluid handling systems, mixers, pumps and parts. We aspire to ISO quality standards for each of our businesses. For over 60 years we have been a highly valued partner to our worldwide customers, providing engineered solutions for difficult applications. Our proven designs are installed in the mineral processing, municipal, chemical, sanitary, oil & gas and general industrial markets.

We are focused on maximizing value for our stakeholders, through a growth strategy that includes expanded market coverage, active product development, and synergistic acquisitions. We value our employees by promoting a culture that fosters personal and professional growth, in a safe working environment.

The Hayward Gordon group of companies is committed to employment equity and maintaining a diverse workforce, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, religion,

Monday to Friday
Occasional overtime
6am to 2:30pm