LaPrairie Works Inc., a member of LaPrairie Group of Companies, is an ISO-9001-2015 certified company providing highway and bridge maintenance, civil infrastructure construction, slope stabilization, erosion and drainage control, and environmental remediation services across Western Canada. We are proud to be formally recognized with industry and ministerial awards for innovation and environmental stewardship, while managing long-term contracts within both provincial and federal jurisdictions.

We are in search of a Painter to join our Mechanical Maintenance team in Grimshaw, AB.

The Painter, under the direction of the Senior Superintendent - Mechanical Programs, will be responsible for ensuring that all equipment parts are painted to a consistently high quality in a fast-paced mechanical maintenance environment. Responsibilities will include operating painting equipment, performing all work in a safe manner, cleaning and maintaining painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.

Job Duties

• Select appropriate paint or mix paints using automated paint mixing equipment according to a pre-determined formula.
• Operate equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents or otherwise prepare items for application of paint, lacquer or other protective or decorative coatings.
• Operate hand-held spray guns to spray paint or coat stationary items with protective or decorative coatings.
• Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes.
• Clean and maintain painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.
• Mark, record and report defects.
• Clean and perform preparation of worksite.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Operate, read, and maintain air monitoring and other sampling devices when working in confined spaces and/or hazardous environments.
• Follow company policy and procedures and government legislation, including adherence to proper health and safety standards and use of personal protective equipment.
• Ensure that process is completed within set timeframes, and work as a member of multidisciplinary team to ensure products are finished by set deadline.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum 1 years' related experience in painting or equivalent.
• Knowledge of corrosion-control methods and processes.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word and e-mail.
• Knowledge of controlling, adjusting, starting and stopping painting equipment for painting processes.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management skills and the ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

LaPrairie Works Inc. provides Industry-leading compensation and benefits, relocation assistance, professional training, and development opportunities and all within a supportive, dynamic, and proactive work environment.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.