Foremost has an immediate opening for a full-time Internal Spray Coating Applicator located at our facility in Lloydminster, Alberta. Reporting to our Coating Foreman, this position is responsible for preparing, coating and painting the internal & external surfaces of steel tanks vessels, tanks, ULC tanks, Bins etc. and related components while meeting Foremost quality, safety and customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare internal & external steel surfaces and components for coating, including cleaning, masking, and stripe coating.
- Apply internal spray coatings, resins, solvent drying paints, and linings according to approved procedures and product data sheets.
- Use, clean and service equipment associated with painting, coating, and insulating including hand-held spray equipment.
- Conform to quality control standards, construction specifications and customer coating requirements.
- Check coating thickness using appropriate gauges and tools, such as micrometers or calipers, to meet industrial standards.
- Inspect work for coverage, holidays, pinholes, runs, adhesion concerns and other coating defects, and report or correct deficiencies as required.
- Record coating details such as material batches, environmental conditions, surface preparation results and inspection measurements as required.
- Follow Company safe work procedures, legislated safety requirements, confined space requirements and working-at-heights requirements.
- Comply with all WHMIS and environmental regulations regarding the storage, use and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform other duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of oil storage tank internal coating/painting or related industrial coating experience preferred.
- Spray coating experience is an asset; applicants with strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail may be trained as required.
- NACE certification is considered an asset, but Foremost will train as required if needed.
- Working conditions include working at heights up to 40' + as well as working in confined areas and inside steel equipment for clients.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, coating specifications, safety procedures and product data sheets.
- Ability to use basic measuring and inspection tools and accurately document work completed.
- Safety training such as WHMIS, Confined Space, Fall Protection, First Aid, is an asset, but will train as required.
- Must be reliable, safety-focused, able to work independently or as part of a team, and committed to quality workmanship.
What we Offer
- Competitive Compensation.
- In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.
- Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.
- Paid Vacation.
- Health, Dental & Disability Benefits.
- Company-Matched RRSP or Pension.
- Wellness Programs & Employee Support Programs.
- Collaborative Team Environment.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Apprenticeship Opportunities.
- Career Development & Paid Training Opportunities.
About Foremost
Foremost is a large and diverse mobile equipment manufacturer, specializing in Canadian equipment for oil & gas, mining construction, agriculture, water well and vacuum truck markets. With a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 600 employees across Alberta and a unique depth of expertise, Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more valuable and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit www.froemost.ca.
