Manufacturing Inc. is committed to manufacturing the most innovative and quality storage and handling products to serve the Agricultural, Industrial, and Oil & Gas industries. Backed by over 65 years of experience, Meridian continues to break barriers in industry standards and elevate the bar higher.

We currently have an opening for a Painter at our Regina, SK location

Reporting to the Paint Supervisor, the Painter is responsible for ensuring that all parts are painted (either powder or liquid paint) to a consistently high quality in a fast-paced manufacturing atmosphere. Responsibilities include the identification of defective products, notifying Team Managers of defective products, performing all work in a safe manner, cleaning and maintaining paint guns and equipment, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment. This position requires painting parts of a variety of sizes and have the dexterity to paint larger units.

Core Competencies

- Communication
- Teamwork
- Quality Orientation
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Operating Equipment

Job Duties

- Select appropriate paint according to product specifications
- Knowledge of preparation and inspection of various surfaces so material/ product is properly prepped prior to painting
- Clean and maintain coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment
- Mark, record and report start/end times, powder usage, defects, work order and quality control documentation
- Document supply inventory weekly
- Clean and perform preparation of work-site
- Signal maintenance to facilitate adjustment or repairs of equipment and machinery as necessary




- Notify Team Manager when supply levels are low
- Operate, read, and maintain air monitoring and other sampling devices when working in confidence spaces and/hazardous environments
- Load and unload product and parts, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to work procedures
- Complete all production documentation accurately.
- Verify paint thickness and finish quality using approved inspection equipment.
- Clean and maintain spray guns, pumps, hoses, booths, reclaim systems, ovens, and associated equipment.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and promptly report maintenance issues.
- Performs related duties as needed or assigned.
- Specific to powder coating:
- Tend to or operate equipment to clean/wipe, sand, remove corrosion, caulk or otherwise prepare items for application of paint powder
- Operate hand-held spray guns to powder coat stationary items or items on racking systems
- Move products into and out of the powder coating booth with power pusher and/or overhead cranes
- Adjust electrostatic spray settings for maximum powder transfer efficiency.
- Perform colour adjustments and booth clean-ups.
- Oversee powder reclaim systems.

- Specific to industrial painting:

- Use of standard industrial coatings (i.e. epoxy primer and urethane topcoat)



and special protection coatings to achieve desired finish
- Use of high- and low-pressure application equipment

Requirements

- Ability to communicate effective in English
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
- Experience as a General Assembly Laborer or Painter an asset
- Knowledge of high and low-pressure paint pump/guns an asset
- Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
- Ability to operate required equipment in a protected and responsible manner
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills
- Ability to read blueprints and other technical drawings
- Critical eye for identifying defects
- Commitment to quality and safety
- Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current
- Respect diversity – treat others with respect
- Avoid unnecessary conflict
- Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various processes
- Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedure
- Considerable knowledge of safety standards/precautions pertaining to painting and ability to read and follow SDS and TDS recommendations and requirements
- Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule

Working Conditions

- Job requires the ability to work with a variety of hand tools and good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination
- Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required (e.g. self-contained breathable air units, safety boots, respirator,

📌 Painter (Regina)
🏢 Meridianmfg
📍 Regina