Job Title: Painter Blaster I
Summary:
The Painter Blaster I role is responsible for media blasting/painting parts and machinery for agricultural use.
Performance Expectations
- Ability to blast and paint all Salford products including parts and various machines 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 directions from assembly & paint supervisor as needed for specific products or projects.
- Other duties as assigned by production supervisor
Credentials
- A secondary or post-secondary education diploma or equivalent
Desired Characteristics
- A minimum of one to two years of industrial painting in a manufacturing setting is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of wet paint techniques and a basic understanding of painting 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 required by OSHA including 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 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 verbally.
- 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.
