Niik Steel Inc. is looking for an experienced Painter 1 or Painter 2 to join our steel fabrication shop in Nanaimo.

Qualifications:

Painter 1

- NACE Level 2 or 3 certification required.
- Able to apply paints to specifications.
- Able to sandblast/Wheelabrate to required specifications.
- Qualified in all painting procedures.
- Able to work independently without supervision.

Painter 2

- NACE Level 1 certification required.
- Able to apply paints to specifications.
- Able to sandblast/Wheelabrate to required specifications.
- Qualified in all painting procedures.

General Duties:

- Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and applying primer
- Mix and apply paint using various techniques such as spraying, rolling, or brushing
- Ensure proper coverage and finish quality on painted surfaces
- Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate protective equipment
- Maintain painting equipment and tools





Skills:

- Proficiency in operating a crane or forklift is desirable

What We Offer:

- Full-time employment
- Competitive union wages
- Stable work setting
- Opportunities to work on structural steel fabrication projects

Location: 1061 Maughan Road, Nanaimo, BC Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their resume and a brief summary of their painting and sandblasting experience.

Niik Steel Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.11-$42.23 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Company pension
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Experience:
- industrial painting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Industrial Painter (Nanaimo)
🏢 Niik Steel
📍 Nanaimo