Job Summary:

The Sandblaster/Painter is responsible for performing high-quality surface preparation, sandblasting, painting, and industrial coating applications in a safe and effective manner. This role ensures work meets project specifications, customer requirements, and manufacturers’ standards while supporting shop productivity, quality, and the company’s strategic objectives.

This position is split equally between general labour duties and painting/sandblasting activities, including labourer duties, surface preparation, sandblasting, painting, and industrial coating applications, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

- This role involves a 50/50 split between general labourer (50%) duties and painting/sandblasting (50%) duties, including surface preparation and industrial coating applications. General Labourer duties making up the larger share of the role.
- Perform sandblasting, surface preparation, painting, and industrial coating applications to a high standard of quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Prepare surfaces for coating in accordance with project requirements and industry best practices to ensure proper adhesion and a high-quality finish.
- Mix, handle, and apply various paint and coating systems in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, minimizing waste and ensuring consistent results.
- Inspect completed work to ensure it meets applicable quality standards, project specifications, and customer expectations.
- Operate, clean, and maintain blasting, painting, and related equipment, promptly reporting maintenance requirements or equipment concerns to the Shop Foreman.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe paint and blast bays, ensuring tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored at the end of each shift.
- Accurately record time, materials, and job-related information in the company’s designated systems.
- Work collaboratively with team members,



supervisors, and other departments to support workflow, meet project deadlines, and achieve production targets.
- Manage time effectively, maintain productivity, and minimize unnecessary downtime while prioritizing safety and workmanship.
- Follow all company policies, safe work practices, and applicable health and safety requirements, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Demonstrate flexibility with working hours, including overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules when required to accommodate project demands and coating cure times.
- Maintain a professional, positive, and team-oriented approach, taking pride in workmanship and contributing to a respectful and productive work environment.
- Perform other related duties as required to support shop operations and overall business objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Experience in sandblasting, surface preparation, and coating application, preferably in a manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy equipment environment.
- Knowledge of paint, blasting products, and coating processes.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong visual attention to detail to ensure quality surface preparation and coating application.
- Commitment to following company safety policies, procedures, and standards.
- Demonstrates reliability, accountability, integrity, and a disciplined approach to work.

Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience;
- 1 to 3 years of work-related experience.

Pay: $18.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Experience:

- General Labourer: 3 years (preferred)
- Sandblasting: 3 years (preferred)
- Painting : 3 years (preferred)

Location:

- Greater Sudbury, ON P3A 4R7 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 General Labourer /Sandblaster/Painter (Sudbury)
🏢 Grant Aggregate
📍 Sudbury