Job description

 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

Confined spaces, Dusty, Hot, Noisy, Odours

Weight handlingUp to 9 kg (20 lbs), Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs), Up to 23 kg (50 lbs), Up to 45 kg (100 lbs), More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Ear plugs, Gloves, Mask, Safety equipment/gear, Safety glasses/goggles, Tools, Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player

Type of paints or coatings

Bituminous coatings, Catalyzed or polymerized paints, Metallized coatings, Oil-based or emulsion paints, Resinous, solvent drying paints

Type of product

General metal products, Glass or ceramic products, Plastic or rubber products, Wood products

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Application methods

Brush or pencil, Hand-held spray guns

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Tasks

Clean work area, Organize and maintain inventory, Check proper thickness of plating using micrometers, callipers or other devices, Clean and maintain equipment, Operate and control: electroplating equipment to coat metal, hot-dip metal plating equipment to galvanize metal and/or spray equipment to build up worn or damaged parts, Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes, Prepare and apply stencils, decals or other decorative items on finished products, Prepare and mix metallizing solutions according to formulas or specifications, Select appropriate paint or mix paints, Tend automatic metal coating machines which convey objects through a series of cleaning, rinsing and plating solutions, Tend or operate equipment to prepare items for application of protective or decorative coatings, Tend or operate equipment to spray or coat, Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools, Operate or tend automatic or multi-purpose machines to produce metal parts and metal products, Check products for quality and other specifications, Clean, polish, file or otherwise finish products, Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment

Surface

preparation methodsChemical techniques, Masking, Removing old coatings manually, Sandblasters, Water blasting

Security and safetyCriminal record check,

Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Fast-paced environment, Hand-eye co-ordination, Handling heavy loads, Manual dexterity, Physically demanding, Repetitive tasks, Standing for extended periods, Ability to distinguish between colours, Sitting

Benefits:

Health benefits

Health care plan

Other benefits

Free parking available