Painter / Blaster

Job Title: Painter Blaster I

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 and departmental 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.