Painter

Painter/Blaster

A Painter/Blaster at Salford Group performs tasks as related to the powder application, liquid painting, and blasting of parts ensuring that a quality product is being produced.

About Salford

Salford Group, a Linamar Company is a global manufacturer of farm tillage, application and seeding equipment. We are experiencing tremendous growth and have immediate openings in our Production department. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Salford employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits and Pension Packages
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Shift Premiums
• Personal Protective Equipment Allowance

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks as related to the powder application, liquid painting, and blasting of parts, and ensuring that a quality product is being produced.
• Powder coating parts using powder guns while maintaining Salford quality standards
• Manually blast frames and parts evenly with the correct profile
• Experienced with mixing paints for liquid application
• Clean and maintain the powder room
• Apply touch-ups on the Assembly line and work with the liquid booth when required
• Perform maintenance on the powder, blast, or liquid booths as required
• Use and read the various types of powder thickness and gloss gauges accurately
• Clean and maintain painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air, blasting, and personal protective equipment
• Notify Supervisor of any damage to equipment or tooling
• Work safely and point out anything that may be unusual or unsafe to supervision.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Industrial painting experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Must be familiar with liquid paint techniques and have a good understanding of paint equipment
• knowledge and familiarity with basic hand-held and air tools
• Organizational and time management skills
• Maintain a good attendance record and comply with company rules and regulations
• Physically able to twist and bend frequently
• May have to travel between plants (Norwich and Salford)

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­

Why Salford

• Opportunities to grow your career
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

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.