Painter

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America. With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton. As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.

At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few - Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB. 

We're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada's Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We're committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities. 

If you want to be a part of our team – read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.  

About the Position:

Reporting to the Team Leader, The Painter will be responsible for but not limited to:           

• Read and follow finish code front sheet for paint requirements. 


• Effectively block out material as per drawings. 


• Review product data sheet for paint mixing/spraying to create the paint required on the finish code front sheet based on project requirements.  


• Paint pieces according to specifications taking into account required mills using preferred techniques and appropriate equipment.


• Perform accurate DFT readings. 


• Track paint usage on daily logs.


• Accurately completes paperwork with required paint codes, products, ambient readings etc.


• Cleans out all equipment accordingly.  Flushes out paint pumps and runs thinners to take out paint. 


• Crane, Rigging and Flipping: Rig, hoist and move material safely from paint booth. 


• Operate overhead cranes to effectively move material.

Work Location:

• Princeton Facility.

Position Requirements:

• 1+ years painting experience which includes working with air assist painting equipment.


• Airless spray experience is a strong asset.


• Knowledge of industrial paint products and industrial paint spray equipment.


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.


• Ability to operate overhead cranes.


• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.


• A team player, who can interrelate and operate efficiently with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment.


• Organization Skills and the ability to be flexible in managing changing priorities.


• Strong time management skills.

Compensation Package:

• Wage: $24.00-$33.00/Hour


• Vacation.


• Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.


• Flexible extended health and dental care packages.


• Employee Assistance Program.


• RRSP Matching.


• Profit Sharing.


• Employee Family Scholarship Program.


• Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education)


• Values in Action (ViA)- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.