Automotive/industrial Painter

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Business Overview:
At Pride Bodies Ltd., we offer custom design and fabrication of utility, service, construction and other custom truck bodies.

Job Overview:

- Work safely at all times;
- Clean and prep surfaces by sanding, scraping, and grinding;
- Prep body/part to ensure surfaces are prepared for painting;
- Mask/tape and body fill where needed;
- Assist Preppers with questions related to the job; train if necessary;
- Assist in filling and emptying paint shop;
- Inspect jobs for defects before paint to ensure all prep/bodywork is completed;
- Able to wet sand and polish imperfections if needed;
- Prepare paint mixtures to customer specifications and environmental standards;
- Paint complete body/parts in a timely manner;
- Maintain and clean paint shop and supplies;
- Disassemble clean and reassemble sprayers and equipment, using solvents;
- Ensure paint booth and associated equipment are in proper working order;
- Work both independently and in a team environment.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Proven safety record;
- Commitment to quality, customer focused and the desire to raise industry standards;
- Industrial and automotive painting experience of large work truck bodies an asset;
- Proficient in paint systems and booth maintenance procedures;
- Working knowledge of pressure pot and HVLP gravity paint equipment;
- Work with chemicals and paint for extended periods of time;
- Basic math skills and understanding correct paint mixtures for base coat clear coat and single stage paints;
- Comfortable using hand and power tools;
- Must be able to read and write in English;
- Physical job with heavy lifting at times (up to 50lbs);
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- 1 - 2 Years of Industrial and/or Automotive painting;
- Legal authorization to work in Canada is required;
- No relocation assistance provided for this position.

Benefits of Working at Pride Bodies Ltd.:

- Day shift: 41-hour work week, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-Th, 7 a.m. to Noon F;
- Competitive compensation package;
- Annual vacation, company-paid holidays;
- Benefits, effective upon hire, include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, disability coverage, out-of-country medical, Group RRSP/DPSP
- Uniforms, safety-boot allowance and prescription-safety-glass allowance upon completion of probation period;
- Education assistance;
- On bus route; on-site parking.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles people like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.