Blaster/powder Applicator

**Blaster/Powder Applicator (Night Shift)**

**Job Summary**

**Responsibilities**
- Load and unload parts as components come out of fabrication, and enter the auto blaster/blast booth, and powder coat line
- Manually blast frames and parts evenly with the correct profile
- Use power, air, and hand tools and do general maintenance of the blast and paint booth
- Maintain detailed records pertaining to projects including but not limited to paint thickness, bake time, bake temperature, and ambient environment readings (humidity/temperature)
- Take direction from Production supervisor as needed for specific products or projects
- Set up the powder coat line for operation, troubleshoot any minor malfunctions, and report major malfunctions to production supervisor
- Sign off on parts and check for quality on all parts leaving the paint booth
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues when necessary, providing on the job training and sharing knowledge as needed while working autonomously on assigned tasks
- Clean and maintain work area and personal protective equipment.
- Work in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, Company rules, policies, and procedures

**Academic/Licensing Requirements**

A secondary or post-secondary education diploma or equivalent is preferred

**Required Skills/Experience**
- At least two years of industrial painting in a manufacturing setting is required
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Problem solving skills is considered an asset
- Learn on the job and read a variety of materials to learn about new products and equipment
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and properly use hand tools and power tools
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to operate forklift and overhead crane (training will be provided)
- Ability to stay organized and prioritize effectively
- Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal
- Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, attention to detail

Salford is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Salford will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Expected hours: 42 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Norwich, ON N0J 1P0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- blasting: 1 year (preferred)
- Industrial painting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person