Industrial Painter Prepper
- Location:
- Fergus, Ontario, Canada
- Job Type:
- Full-time
- Pay:
- $20.00- $28.00 per hour
- Expected Hours Per Week:
- 44
- Hiring Timeline:
- 1 to 2 weeks
- Posted Date:
- May 08, 2026
Vision
"Producir soluciones superiores de transporte y conduccion para generaciones."
Mision
A traves de soluciones de transporte y conduccion excepcionalmente innovadoras, servimos a la comunidad global. Guiados por nuestro mandato cristiano, priorizamos el bienestar del personal, los clientes y los proveedores.
Overview
The Industrial Paint Prepper is responsible for preparing surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming them to ensure proper paint adhesion. Inspects surfaces for defects, repair imperfections, and select appropriate tools and materials for each job.
Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and scraping to remove dirt, rust, old paint, or contaminants. Ensure surfaces are smooth, dry, and free of defects before applying coatings.
- Select and mix appropriate paints, primers, and coatings based on surface type, substrate material, environmental conditions, and project requirements. Consult technical data sheets and specifications for compatibility and application instructions.
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents, injuries, and exposure to hazardous materials. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirators, gloves, goggles, and protective clothing, when handling paints, solvents, or abrasive materials.
- Inspect unpainted surfaces for defects and make necessary adjustments or touch-ups to ensure a uniform finish and meet quality standards.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed, including surface preparation and equipment maintenance.
- Collaborate with supervisors, and fellow tradespeople to coordinate workflow, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines. Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth operation and successful completion of projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of the methods and standard practices of automotive painting
- Knowledge of relative safety standards and ability to report unsafe conditions.
- Willingness to use protective gear
- Ability to give attention to detail
- Safe handling of chemicals, GHS program
- Decision making capability - problem solving
- Attain precise standards, follow work instruction
- Read and Interpret product information
- Ability to work in fast-paced work environment
- Ability to work independently and in a group
- Physical requirements: Work in various positions (flat and vertical planes, overhead). Lift from floor to waist, waist to shoulder and above shoulder height; a minimum of 20 lbs. Work in various temperatures, cold and heat
- Ability to work with or around chemicals
Benefits
- Extended Health Insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pension/RRSP
- EAP
License/Certification
- One year of equivalent work experience is preferred.
Work Location
- 938 Glengarry Crescent, Fergus, ON N1M 2W7