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**JOB OPENING**: Industrial Spray Painter/Sandblaster
- This position is a unionized position and covered by the collective agreement between Trecan and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, Local 56 (the “Union”). Preference will be given to internal applicants with the necessary qualifications to perform the duties of the position. The successful applicant will be required to be a member in good standing or become a member of the Union._

Trecan Combustion is accepting resumes for Industrial Spray Painters/Sandblasters. We are a Monday to Friday operation with each shift starting at 7:00am and ending at 3:30pm.

**JOB TASKS**:
**Painting (70%)**:

- Spray snowmelters and other related products using industry techniques.
- Select appropriate paint when required, including but not limited to mixing the required coating liquids.
- Use brushes and hand-held spray guns. Select the appropriate spray nozzles or brushes depending on the job.
- Inspect and assess paint coatings after the paint has dried to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Maintain equipment in proper working order through general maintenance and cleaning.
- Appropriate clean-up and disposal of paints.
- Keep paint shop tidy and in effective working order.
- Maintain accurate records and inventory of paints.
- Give adequate notice when consumables (brushes, paint, etc.) are low so re-ordering can take place.

**Sandblasting (20%)**:

- Use abrasive-blasting equipment to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, efficiently and effectively from Snowmelters and other hard-composition objects. Ensure surface preparation of Snowmelters and other objects requiring surface coating.
- Shovel or pour abrasives, such as sand, grit, or shot of specified grade into machine hopper or blast pot.
- Mask specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
- Examine finished Snowmelters and objects to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Use sandblasting cabinet.
- Maintain equipment in proper working order through general maintenance and cleaning.
- Keep blast tent and compressor building in effective working order.
- Maintain accurate records and inventory of blast media.
- Appropriate clean up and disposal of blast media.
- Give adequate notice when consumables (blast media, etc.) are low so reordering can take place.

**Related Tasks (10%)**:

- Use compressor and compressor equipment in proper manner.
- Attend training courses when required by Trecan (ex. forklift course).
- Use ladders and scaffolds properly.
- Climb up into, over and under Snowmelters.
- Work in a manner that ensures safety of fellow workers.
- Attend weekly Toolbox Meeting.
- Assist with facility and equipment maintenance.
- Ensure all labour time is accurately recorded or logged in the time/labour tracking system to reflect the current job.
- Whenever receiving an ITP (inspection test plan) or work order, review the requirements, follow the instructions, and sign off each step as required when complete. Ensure a Shop Foreman or Production Manager signs off where specified on the ITP.
- Ensure all activities are carried out and all tools are used in accordance with Company policies and regulatory laws and regulations.
- Report any damaged equipment, faulty equipment or safety hazards to the Shop Foreman, Facilities Maintenance, Production Manager or Management.
- Work in uncomfortable environments including loud noise level, all outdoor weather conditions and be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
- Perform other duties as determined by the Shop Foreman or Management, this could include but not be limited to, working in other departments when work is required.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Successful and adequate fit test is a condition of employment.
- Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) when required. This includes CSA approved safety boots, safety glasses, face shields, sandblasting hood, gloves, respirators (full face and half mask), hearing protection, hard hat, etc. to work in a safe manner.
- At least 2 years’ experience performing industrial spray-painting techniques.
- Working safely is a condition of employment. No impairment while on duty.
- Previous sandblasting experience would be an asset.
- Completion of High School or equivalent.
- Certification in confined space or ability to obtain confined space certification.
- Ability to work as a team player with a positive attitude.
- Ability to ensure timely execution of tasks and completion of assigned jobs.
- Read and understand work orders.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical labour.
- Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
- Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, shop foremen and managers to ensure that projects are completed properly.
- Maintain up-to-date certifications required by Trecan o