Job Title: Paint Blaster II
Job Summary
The Painter Blaster II role is responsible for painting parts for the painting of various parts for agricultural machinery.
Responsibilities
- 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 painting, ventilation, blast equipment and personal protective equipment.
- Effective identification and troubleshooting of minor paint and blast issues, including equipment (i.e., pumps).
- Take direction from the assembly \& paint supervisor as needed for specific products or projects.
- Assist with the powder coat line when required.
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 required.
- Knowledge of wet paint techniques and a good 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.
- 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 Counsel.
- 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.
