Job title:  Painter

ANDRITZ. Where passion meets career.

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

By joining Andritz, you will be part of a dynamic team, working in a unique and exciting industry. 

Position Overview

The Painter is responsible for prepping and painting the surfaces of the water control gates and ancillary equipment.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Apply a variety of industrial coatings to stationary, fabricated metal products, using hand-held spray guns/equipment
• Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes/rollers
• Responsible for the application of industrial coatings in confined spaces
• Operate or tend equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents or otherwise prepare items for application of paint or other protective coatings
• Select appropriate paint or mix paints using automated paint mixing equipment according to a pre-determined formula
• Utilize instrumentation to measure painting parameters to ensure compliance with OEM specifications
• Suggest tools and equipment to improve the operation of the unit
• Clean and maintain painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment
• Control (expiry of products etc.) and organize paint materials stock in line with Andritz policies
• Assist to appropriately rig large objects for the purpose of moving them in the process of applying the industrial coatings
• Assist in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment and observe good safety habits
• Adhere to all company policies Procedures with respect to the storage and handling of materials in the area
• Perform blasting and other pre-painting activities on parts in preparation for painting/ fabrication
• Responsible for reporting malfunctions of equipment or processing to the supervisor.
• In slow periods perform other tasks such as 5s activities, grinding, de-burring, assembly, and other duties given to him by his supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 5 years’ experience

Preferred Requirements

• SSPC QP1 Certification

Other Skills/Abilities

• Strong work ethic.
• Works well under pressure.
• Team player.
• Enthusiasm for change and ability to work in a demanding and dynamic environment.

* Legal status to work in Canada is required.

ANDRITZ HYDRO CANADA Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.