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Industrial Paint Technician

Prodigy Personnel

3.3 out of 5 stars

Waterloo, ON

$36–$40 an hour - Full-time

Location

Waterloo, ON

Benefits

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Job Summary

Prodigy Personnel is a high-level recruitment firm, where our committed staff members take the time to find full-time, contract and permanent career opportunities for our associates. At Prodigy Personnel, we pride ourselves in our continual belief that connecting our clients, community, and people makes for a successful partnership.

Prodigy Personnel is currently recruiting an experienced Industrial Paint Technician for a manufacturing client in Waterloo, ON. This role is ideal for someone who has a strong background in surface preparation and industrial or automotive painting, with a focus on producing high-quality finishes on fibreglass components.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, maintaining quality standards, and using a variety of painting and finishing equipment in a production environment.

This is a full time position, Monday to Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm

Wage is negotiable based on experience

temp to perm position

Duties

Prepare fibreglass components for painting by sanding, filling, smoothing, and cleaning surfaces.
Apply primers, paints, and specialty coatings using spray equipment in a spray booth.
Inspect completed work to ensure finish quality meets company standards.
Repair surface imperfections prior to painting.
Operate painting and finishing equipment, including spray guns, mixers, sanders, polishers, and other hand and power tools.
Maintain paint equipment and keep the work area clean and organized.
Follow workplace health and safety procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment.
Contribute to a productive team environment while meeting production deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge related to manufacturing processes and equipment maintenance.
Experience with hand tools, power tools, welding, and machining techniques.
Familiarity with crane operation and forklift handling for material movement within the facility.
Basic math skills for measurements, mixing paints, and quality assessments.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles to promote efficient workflow.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial or automotive painting.
Experience working with fibreglass products is considered an asset.
Strong understanding of paint preparation, application techniques, and finishing processes.
Ability to safely operate painting and finishing equipment.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing quality workmanship.
Physically capable of performing repetitive manual tasks and standing for extended periods.
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.