Company Overview
Coil coating is a continuous automated process that applies customized organic coatings to flat rolled steel coils for various exterior and interior applications. It is a cost-effective environmentally friendly process that produces extremely high-quality products for use in various industries.
Established in 1965, Baycoat is the largest steel coil coater in Canada employing approximately 170 full-time employees. Baycoat serves the Canadian marketplace with most of our products used in residential, industrial, and agricultural building applications. Our business serves market demand for a broad spectrum of coating systems in smaller order sizes with versatile production capabilities. Baycoat offers many coatings representing all major coil coating chemistry types. Over the years, Baycoat has been recognized as a safe and reliable company, offering high-quality products that are cost-efficient and timely.
Summary
We are seeking a Paint Lab Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Technical Services Supervisor the incumbent tests, analyzes and evaluates paint and related samples. They will co-ordinate and maintain the Natural Exposure Weathering Program and Lab Steel Supply.
Responsibilities
- Tests, analyzes and evaluates paints and related samples.
- Provides data analysis and interpretation of results.
- Works with production to investigate paint problems on the line.
- Provides technical support on continuous improvement projects and on coating trials.
- Liaison with vendors and Baycoat personnel on the development of new paints or new applications.
- Co-ordinates and analyzes Weathering Program.
- Co-ordinates supply of lab steel from coating lines through outside slitting and packaging and paint suppliers
- Prepares all related reports and documentation associated with work performed.
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Post secondary diploma or degree in Science or Engineering, majoring in Chemistry or related field.
- Minimum of 1 year in an industrial environment.
- Excellent knowledge of colour theory.
- Good knowledge of coating operation.
- Ability to perform statistical data analyses.
- Good computer and keyboarding skills, particularly in Excel and Word.
- Detail oriented, organized and able to prioritize conflicting demands.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
This posting is for a current, open vacancy.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Baycoat’s AODA policy, upon request, Baycoat will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support the participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.
Pay: $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you possess a post-secondary diploma or degree in Science or Engineering, with a major in Chemistry?
- Are you comfortable with a starting salary of $65,000 per year?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Laboratory: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
