Industrial Painter (Evening Shift 4:30pm - 1:00am)
Frank's Group of Companies provides abrasive blasting, industrial coating, and fireproofing services both in-house and in the field throughout Alberta. Since 1970, our family-owned business has built its reputation on quality workmanship, safety, and exceptional customer service.
We work on a variety of projects including:
- Structural steel
- Above and below ground piping
- Pressure vessels
- Equipment frames
- Trailers
- Towers and miscellaneous steel
- Industrial and commercial field applications
We are a progressive and growing company seeking motivated individuals who are looking for long-term career opportunities and advancement within our organization.
Frank's Group is seeking an Industrial Painter for our Evening Shift (4:30pm - 1:00am). The successful candidate will have experience applying industrial coatings using specialized spray equipment and possess a strong commitment to quality and safety.
Please note: This position involves industrial spray painting using airless, conventional, and cup gun systems. This is not a residential brush and roll painting position.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces for coating through cleaning, masking, sanding, grinding, and inspection
- Mix paints, primers, hardeners, and reducers according to product specifications
- Operate and maintain airless, conventional, and cup gun spray systems
- Clean and maintain paint pumps, spray equipment, hoses, pots, and related tools
- Apply industrial coatings in accordance with customer and manufacturer specifications
- Measure and verify coating thickness requirements
- Perform touch-ups and coating repairs as required
- Assist with material handling, loading, and unloading of projects
- Assist with prepping material
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Complete quality control and production documentation as required
- Support production goals while maintaining high workmanship standards
The Successful Candidate Will Be Able To:
- Identify and properly use various spray equipment, including airless, conventional, and cup gun systems
- Interpret product data sheets, including mix ratios and thinning/reducing percentages
- Apply coatings to achieve specified DFT (Dry Film Thickness) requirements
- Identify appropriate spray tip sizes, filters, and related equipment for each application
- Apply primers and topcoats using proper industrial coating techniques
- Demonstrate proper operation and maintenance of painting equipment
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Adhere to all safety procedures, shop discipline, and housekeeping standards
- Comply with all Occupational Health & Safety regulations and company HSE policies
- Lift between 20-50 lbs depending on job requirements
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality workmanship and safety
Required Qualifications
- CSTS 2020 Certification
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of industrial coating applications
- Experience with industrial spray painting equipment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specifications
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment
- Reliable and dependable with a positive attitude
Assets
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous industrial spray painting experience
- Previous blast application experience
- NACE-level training
- Fall Protection certification
- Elevated Work Platform certification
- Overhead Crane certification
- Rigging certification
- Confined Space certification
- H₂S Alive certification
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Previous construction or industrial work experience
What We Offer
- Competitive wages based on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Family-oriented work environment
- Stable, year-round employment
- Training and career advancement opportunities
If you are a safety-conscious, quality-minded individual looking to build a long-term career with a company, we encourage you to apply today.
Join the Frank's Group team and help us continue our tradition of quality and excellence.
Pay: $25.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience measuring or applying coatings to specified DFT (Dry Film Thickness) requirements?
Experience:
- industrial spray painting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
