Lead Painter

**_**PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE HIRING FOR THE AFTERNOON SHIFT ONLY.**_**

**ARCHMILL HOUSE** is a leading custom manufacturer of high-end architectural millwork and premium store fixtures serving commercial, institutional and retail markets. We have worked tirelessly to build a reputation as the most respected and trusted millwork companies in Canada, possessing the experience and resources to meet any challenge. Our primary focus is on market segments where quality custom architectural millwork matters.

Working in a collaborative environment, the **Finishing Team Lead (Afternoon Shift) **is responsible for managing the Finishing department in addition to prepping the product to go into painting, making sure the product is sanded, filled and stained ready for the next step (sealing, first coat, topcoat, stain & paint).

**YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Ensuring quality within the process of the finishing department team
- Understanding, how to prep surfaces for paint, stain or clear
- Ability to delegate work within the team and relaying priorities/tasks from management to the team
- Using equipment like hand sanders (multiple types), spray guns, and small hand tools. Maintain all company provided tools and equipment
- Making QUALITY job #1
- Teamwork, learning and teaching everyday
- Keep a positive can-do attitude, always bring solutions to the table with the challenges
- Receive and give constructive feedback
- Approve time sheets for the department in Seradex (ERP)
- Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment at all times (we are committed to you going back to your loved ones every night)
- Perform other related duties, including minor duties of other trades where certification is not required, and the work does not exceed own limitations
- Maintain a clean working area free from sawdust and debris between tasks and at end of day
- Always completing tasks 100%, flagging things with supervisors and managers to make sure things are completed

**YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**:

- 2-3 years’ experience in carpentry finishing
- Quality Focused - Attention to detail is critical
- Effective Problem-Solving Skills, a can-do attitude
- Time Management
- Creative and Innovative Thinker while working to customer specifications
- Knowledge of Workplace Safety Procedures

**EDUCATION**:

- High school diploma or equivalent

**CHARACTERISTICS TO SUCCEED**:

- At Archmill, we are seeking Ideal Team Players who are Humble, Hungry and Smart (as referenced by Patrick Lencioni in his book, The Ideal Team Player).
- Humble - Who shares the credit and success with team members
- Hungry - Who is always looking for more responsibilities and learnings
- Smart - Who is emotionally intelligent and has good judgement

**WHAT WE OFFER**: We offer competitive salary and benefits. This is an exciting time for us as our team continues to grow. Working with us makes you part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage minorities, women, protected veterans and disabled individuals to apply.

**MISSION**: Our commitment is to provide quality architectural products on time & on budget to the environments of our clients, where our personnel are challenged & inspired to reach their full potential & make a difference.

**VISION**: To be #1 in architectural interiors for multi-location enterprises.

**VALUES: Commitment | Integrity | Agility | Collaboration**

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hamilton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What is your pay expectation for this position?

**Experience**:

- painting/finishing: 1 year (preferred)
- team lead: 1 year (preferred)