Finishing - Painter

Tigercat is a privately owned, innovative, state-of-the-art, growing, Canadian company that designs, manufactures and assembles premium quality, purpose-built forestry equipment for felling, transporting, processing, and loading tree-length and cut-to-length timber. We are growing rapidly, with 1400+ employees across 11 plants in southwestern Ontario.

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**Shift**: Weekend Days Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6am until 6pm

As an Industrial Painter, you will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of paint coating and spray booth equipment and systems as well as performing the cleaning, masking, and painting machine parts.

**Job Description**:

- Clean and prep surfaces using such processes as sanding, scraping and grinding
- Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes for proper paint flow and coating thickness
- Monitor and identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct the cause
- Sand surfaces between coats of paint or primer to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats
- Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties
- Ensure all paint related waste is properly labeled, stored and disposed of
- Maintain paint booth and associated equipment to ensure proper working condition
- Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are followed
- Previous painting experience required

Skills & Experience
- Previous industrial painting/coating experience is ideal
- Previous industrial or automotive painting or coating experience will be considered
- Metal finishing - blasting, grinding, sanding experience is an asset
- Positive attitude, respectful and friendly communication, and a team player
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective problem solving skills
- Understanding of safety standards in the performance of painting duties
- Proficient with paint system and booth maintenance procedures
- Must be able to operate lifting devices for movement of parts
- Must possess basic math skills

What We Can Offer You
- Progressive health and safety program
- Family oriented company
- Interesting and challenging work and projects
- Position advancement and continuous training opportunities
- Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing
- RRSP Matching Program
- Skills development and training reimbursement
- Company paid healthcare benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)