About Us

Hevvy/Toyo Pumps North America is a Canadian-owned, family-operated manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial pumps, located along the Fraser River in Coquitlam, BC. With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in designing and manufacturing high-performance pumps for demanding applications, including mining, construction, and industrial operations around the world.

We take pride in the quality of our products, our commitment to continuous improvement, and the relationships we build with our customers and employees. Our team is collaborative, hardworking, and genuinely passionate about what we do.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with employee perks such as a fitness and wellness allowance, company social events, and opportunities for professional development.

We are currently looking for an experienced Industrial Painter to join our manufacturing team. This is a hands-on position responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing industrial pumps and components to meet our quality standards and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Surface Preparation & Industrial Painting

- Clean, degrease, grind, sandblast, and prepare metal surfaces, pumps, and components for industrial coating applications.
- Mix, prepare, and apply industrial coatings, including epoxy and urethane-based paints, according to manufacturer specifications and established procedures.
- Operate and maintain industrial spray equipment, including spray guns, pressure pots, and associated painting equipment.
- Apply coatings to achieve the required coverage, finish, and specified dry film thickness.
- Use appropriate inspection and measuring equipment, including coating thickness gauges, to verify coating quality and compliance with specifications.
- Inspect finished surfaces for defects such as runs, uneven coverage, pinholes, or inadequate adhesion, and complete touch-ups or rework as required.
- Follow painting specifications, mixing ratios, application requirements, and curing times to ensure consistent, high-quality results.

Material Handling & Final Product Preparation

- Safely move pumps and components between the assembly area, test tank, paint booth, and shipping area using forklifts, overhead cranes, and appropriate rigging equipment.
- Complete final paint detailing and touch-ups to ensure pumps meet Hevvy's quality and presentation standards.




- Assist with final pump preparation for shipment, including strapping, blocking, and securing equipment.
- Prepare and install pump nameplates with the appropriate serial numbers and identification information.
- Assist Millwrights with basic assembly work, including motor mounts and related components, as required.

Equipment Maintenance & Shop Support

- Maintain painting equipment, spray guns, hoses, pressure pots, and related tools in safe operating condition.
- Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on painting equipment.
- Maintain the paint booth, including quarterly filter maintenance and semi-annual booth wall maintenance.
- Perform required daily forklift and overhead crane inspections, along with monthly sling inspections.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper handling and disposal of paints, solvents, and other hazardous materials.
- Support other areas of the manufacturing shop and warehouse as needed.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

- Follow established painting procedures, work instructions, and customer specifications.
- Adhere to Hevvy's ISO 9001 quality management processes and documentation requirements.
- Follow all workplace health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements, chemical handling, respiratory protection, and protected equipment operation.
- Actively participate in Hevvy's Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE) program, including required safety training, hazard reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and report quality concerns, equipment issues, and safety hazards to the Shop Supervisor.
- Work collaboratively with Millwrights, Engineering, Quality Control, and other shop employees to ensure pumps are completed to the required standards and production schedules.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

- Minimum 5 years of industrial painting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.




- Experience preparing and painting metal equipment, machinery, or fabricated steel components.
- Knowledge of industrial coating systems, including epoxy and urethane-based paints.
- Experience operating industrial spray equipment, including spray guns and pressure pot systems.
- Strong understanding of surface preparation techniques, including grinding, sanding, cleaning, and abrasive blasting.
- Ability to interpret painting specifications and consistently produce high-quality finishes.
- Robust attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively with other shop employees.

Considered an Asset:

- Experience painting industrial pumps, heavy machinery, or large fabricated equipment.
- Experience measuring wet and dry film thickness using coating inspection equipment.
- Experience with sandblasting and other abrasive surface preparation methods.
- Valid forklift certification and experience operating overhead cranes.
- Experience with rigging and safely handling large or irregularly shaped equipment.
- Previous shipping, crating, or final product preparation experience.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.

What Will Help You Succeed Here? We're looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship and understands that the final coating is an important part of the quality and durability of our pumps.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of their work. You enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and producing a finished product you can be proud of.

At Hevvy, we value employees who are willing to pitch in, support their teammates, and learn new skills beyond their immediate responsibilities. We're a close-knit team where people are approachable, ideas are welcomed, and everyone's contribution matters.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Experience:
- Industrial Painting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Industrial Painter (Coquitlam)
🏢 HPX Industrial
📍 Coquitlam