Painter (ApprenticeJourneyman)

Propak Systems Ltd. is an established leader in engineering fabrication and construction of gas compression and processing facilities for the energy industry. We are currently seeking Journeyman and ApprenticePainters to join our Fabrication Shops in Airdrie AB.

We offer day evening and weekend day shifts with excellent premiums for evening and weekend day shifts. Propak also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a company matched group RRSP. If you are a looking to grow with a company who values work-life balance this may be the position for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Journeyman and Apprentices:

• Estimate the quantity of materials required by measuring surfaces or reviewing a work order.
• Select appropriate paint or mix according to a pre-determined formula.
• Tend to or operate equipment to clean wash strip sand remove corrosion fill dents or otherwise prepare items for application of paint or other protective coatings.
• Tend to or operate automated spray paint dip or flow coating equipment or other mechanized painting or product coating application equipment.
• Operate hand-held spray guns to spray paint or coat stationary items with protective coatings.
• Prepare surfaces for paint application i.e. sandblasting wrapping.
• Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes.
• Clean and maintain painting and coating ventilation compressed air and personal protective equipment.

Apprentice-specific:

• Listen and be receptive to instructions and work to achieve set goals action plans and timelines for project completion.
• Apply knowledge and skills learned from coaches and mentors to ensure completion of the apprenticeship program.

Qualifications:

Journeyman-level:

• Hold a valid recognized Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate or a recognized trade certificate or equivalency document.
• Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate is preferred.
• 1-2 years of directly related work experience.
• This position may be required to direct coach and mentor apprentices.

Apprentice-level:

• Be eligible for registration as a registered apprentice; or
• Be a registered apprentice.
• Motivated and willing to learn.

**As a condition of employment employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement a Conflict of Interest Agreement and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement.

Propak Systems Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No Phone Calls Please