Automotive Spray Painter

Job Purpose:

The Spray Painter will prep parts and paint, and utilizing spray guns, apply primer, paint and clearcoat to manufactured composite parts. This person will maintain all paint, paint equipment and accessories as applicable, as well as demonstrate quality workmanship.

Duties & Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):

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  Follow production work orders carefully and understand order requirements


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  Prepare material, check paint viscosity and validate that the parts have been prepared, masked and cleaned accurately prior to painting


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  Coat surface of parts, assemblies and finished products with protective or decorative materials such as primer, paint and clear coats using spray gun in accordance with part drawing specifications and engineering documentation


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  Completes curing of parts using appropriate baking procedures


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  Troubleshoot and correct problems with the equipment/paint booth as they arise


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  Maintain spray guns/equipment, ventilation and personal protective equipment as applicable


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  Follow ISO 9001 and AS 9100 procedures accordingly


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  Adhere to top notch safety standards and work in compliance and provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the regulations as well within the company policy and procedures

Assist with other shop projects, duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

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  High School Diploma or GED Certificate


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  1-2 years’ experience with mixing paint, safety, cleaning lines and using spray painting equipment


• Experience with composites (carbon fiber/fiberglass) an asset
  


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  Perform work as outlined on work order with efficiency and on time delivery

Upon approval, continuing education will be supported by PCI as needed

Working conditions

PCI promotes a safe and clean working environment that meets or exceeds standards prescribed by the Ministry of Labour (Ontario). Work will be conducted indoors in our manufacturing shop. Personal protective equipment will be necessary when operating on the shop floor including safety shoes (CSA Green Triangle) and safety glasses.  Respiratory protection, hearing protection, appropriate gloves and work suits will be mandatory as required. 

Other conditions include:

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  Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts, on occasion, based on demanding manufacturing schedules

Physical requirements:

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  Stand for long periods of time. Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repeat the same movements. Bend or twist their body. Climb ladders, kneel, stoop, or crouch for long periods of time.