Description About the Role
We are currently looking for a skilled Painter to join our team at our Red Deer manufacturing facility. The Painter is responsible for first class workmanship in the preparation of metal materials and the application of high-quality lasting finishes on Badger manufactured product and will supervise the coating process and department employees in all aspects of their daily duties to meet the production schedule.
What You'll Be Doing
Application of paint to Badger manufactured products (e.g. Hydrovac equipment).
Follows quality control process by completing inspections for any flaws in between application of coats.
Conducts preventative maintenance of paint spray equipment and daily inspections of work equipment.
Prepares metal components to be painted and ensures the proper disposal of leftover materials as per legislative requirements.
Trains and guides employees in the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of painting tools and equipment as well as the mixing and application of primers and high-performance coatings to metal surfaces, fabricated parts, assemblies, and structures to obtain desired color and consistency.
Qualifications What You'll Need for Success
Education high school diploma or GED.
Minimum 6 months of hands-on experience as a manufacturing spray painter required.
Must be able to carry and move equipment and/or supplies more than 25 pounds.
Must be able to distinguish colors.
Sandblaster experience preferred.
What You'll Get in Return
Badger Offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Generous Salary and Bonus Program(s)
Low cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
RRSP Plan with Employer Matching
Employee assistance program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Generous Vacation Programs
Employee Referral Program
Employee Training Program(s)
If you feel you don’t have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job, we encourage you to apply for consideration.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with education or work experience.
Candidates will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include criminal background check, driver’s abstract review and drug and alcohol test.
Successful candidates must provide their own safety footwear -CSA/ANSI approved, steel or composite toe, puncture resistant, min.15 cm (6”) high, min. 1.2cm (½’) heel)- which will be reimbursed after successfully completing 3 month of employment.  Other personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vests, etc.) will be provided.
Affirmative Action Responsibility
As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.
It is Badger's policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger.
About Us
Badger is the largest provider of non-destructive excavating and related services in North America. For over 30 years, we have been innovating cutting-edge technology – like the Badger Hydrovac™ – and serving a diverse customer base across a broad range of infrastructure industry segments including energy, industrial, construction, telecommunications, transportation and more. We are efficient, safe, and reliable, and we work hard to enable our customers – across a wide range of industries – as they build and maintain the critical infrastructure needs of our communities. We’re committed to not just doing the work - but doing good along the way!
There has never been a better time to join the Badger team.
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