Blaster/painter

Berminghammer Foundation Equipment is a proud, privately owned Canadian company since 1897. We specialize in the design and manufacture of premium quality foundation equipment. Our valued customers span the Globe.

As a Blaster you will be responsible for removing excess metal and unwanted materials from metal parts, castings, and other metal products, preparing them for paint using an abrasive blasting process. This procedure is an integral part of the finishing process for our equipment. Looking for a blast/painter to work our afternoon shift 4 10hr shifts Monday through Thursday.

**Responsibilities may include**:

- Read and interpret work orders, identify parts for blasting and organize by work priority
- Review parts for quality accuracy to ensure quality
- Ensure proper time management to complete tasks on time
- Operate metal cleaning equipment (grit blaster) to remove excess welds, scales and other material from surfaces of metal parts
- Assist structural steel fitters and metalworking machine operators
- Transport raw materials and finished products manually or using hoists or other devices
- Sort metal sheets and parts, scrap metal and other materials
- Clean work areas and equipment

**Skills & Experience**:

- Ability to make sound decisions
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Highly organized
- Positive attitude
- Previous industry and product knowledge
- Ability to work in a professional manner, especially when dealing with co-workers
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

**What We Can Offer You**:

- Progressive health and safety program
- Interesting and challenging work and projects
- Opportunity to see and be involved with our products from start to finish
- RRSP Matching Program
- Skills development and training reimbursement
- Company paid healthcare benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

**Salary**: From $19.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Cleaning precautions in place

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hamilton, ON L8L 4Z9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- shot blasting: 1 year (preferred)
- industrial painting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-02-20