Industrial Painter/Blaster Jobs

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we appreciate our employees by providing a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) location, the Industrial Painter/Blaster will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor of the Fabrication Department. The Industrial Painter/Blaster is responsible for blasting and painting Powell Canada products and e-house structures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure work area remains clean and well organized. Other duties as required.
• Maintenance and inspection of all equipment related to blasting and painting with a working knowledge of paint pump mechanisms, blasting equipment.
• Monitors and assures all inventory levels of all paints, chemicals and tools.
• Responsible for cleaning, preparing, painting, coating and clean-up on metal base frames and other non-paint line items.
• Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
• Responsible to test and assure that the correct coverage, colors, thickness, and quality of the paint and coatings meets the specification for the job.
• Responsible for recording of time and requested information for the job and processes.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient storage, handling, cleaning, use and disposal of all paints and other chemicals and tools used in the painting process.
• Promote a safety culture as well as attend all safety meetings.

Core Competencies

• Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
• Comprehension and understanding of shop drawings.
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
• Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
• Self–starter with ability to take on multiple tasks with a drive to succeed.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude by collaborating with others to solve problems and drive results.
• Ability to operate painting and blasting equipment equipment.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
• Daily actions are guided by focus on customer satisfaction.
• Committed to continuous improvement of products and services.
• Able to work effectively within your team and around other departments and their activities.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Ability to apply and demonstrate product knowledge and technical skills to solve complex application problems independently with minimum supervision.
• Basic knowledge of hand, electric and air tools.
• High-level of self-motivation and initiative with the ability to work well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Safety certifications are an asset for the position.
• Minimum education level of a High School Diploma is required.
• In lieu of a post-secondary degree, must possess a minimum of 5 years relevant progressive work experience.
• Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position successful candidates will undergo pre-employment substance abuse and medical testing upon hire.
• Basic working knowledge with MES (Manufacturing and Execution System).

Working Conditions

• Safety sensitive position in a temperature controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
• Required to wear personnel protective equipment at all times (i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses and respirators) when required.
• Must be able to work on platforms up to 7 feet or more above ground.
• Must be able to work in a heated or cooled environment.
• Must be able to work from all types of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders, and all-size extension ladders).

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing, walking 50-300 foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.
• Frequently or continuously be able to look over both shoulders and work with both arms above and below shoulders.
• Must operate self-powered equipment and withstand vibration.
• Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Using upper extremities to frequently apply or exert a force (pushing and pulling) 50lbs-100lbs.
• Must lift or carry 10-50lbs. frequently or continuously.
• Able to do repetitive hand work with both hands.
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner continuously.

Who we are

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

Your Partner in Safety

Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

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In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organisation.

As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications!

Powered by Innovation - Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it.

Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.