Custom Fabrication Painter

Location
40 Bramsteele Road, Brampton, ON L6W 3L8
 
Benefits
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About Atec Signs Inc.

Atec Signs Inc. is a leading manufacturer of custom signage, specializing in unique and complex signs, large-format digital LED screens, electronic billboards, wayfinding, and landmark signage. With a dynamic team of over 50 professionals, we’re renowned for our quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Join our growing company and help create iconic signage for high-profile projects across Canada.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a skilled and passionate Custom Fabrication Painter with 4+ years of experience in painting, ideally in custom fabrication or automotive applications, to join our highly skilled fabrication team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on intellectually and physically challenging work, loves tackling varied tasks, and excels at problem-solving to achieve exceptional results. Collaborating with senior fabricators, you’ll contribute to production excellence and uphold our commitment to flawless quality.

Key Responsibilities

Apply high-quality paints and coatings to custom signage using air and spray guns from mixed buckets, ensuring flawless finishes.
Meticulously prep the paint booth and surfaces, eliminating dust and contaminants to prevent defects.
Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical drawings for precise paint application.
Mix and color-match paints to achieve consistent, high-quality results.
Collaborate with fabrication and assembly teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Troubleshoot paint issues (e.g., fisheyes, overspray) with efficient, creative solutions.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe paint booth, following safety protocols.
Mentor junior team members, sharing expertise to uphold quality standards.
Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience in painting, preferably in custom fabrication, signage, or automotive applications.
Proficiency in mixing, color-matching, and applying paints using air and spray gun systems from mixed buckets.
Expertise in booth prep, including cleaning, masking, and dust control to ensure defect-free finishes.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
Familiarity with industrial or signage paints and related equipment.
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in varied conditions (e.g., hot booth environments).
Strong commitment to quality with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to collaborate and mentor others.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
CWB certification or ASE Painting certification is a plus but not required; Atec offers certification opportunities.
What We Offer

Competitive Salary: $30.00–$35.00 per hour, based on experience, with overtime opportunities.
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, long-term disability, health spending account, paid time off, and vacation pay.
Perks: Contribution to work clothes/equipment and access to senior management for mentoring.
Growth Opportunities: Earn certifications (e.g., CWB welder certification) and advance in a rapidly expanding company.
Dynamic Environment: Work on exciting, ever-changing projects in a collaborative, innovative team.
How to Apply

Ready to create exceptional signage finishes with Atec Signs? Apply now on Indeed with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your painting experience and commitment to quality. Please include “Custom Fabrication Painter Application” in your submission. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Overtime pay
Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

What’s the most unique or challenging signage or painting project you’ve worked on in your 4+ years of experience? Describe your role in prepping and painting it, and what made the finish stand out.
How do you ensure a paint booth stays dust-free and produces defect-free finishes? Share a quick example of a time you solved a paint issue (e.g., dust, overspray) to get a perfect result.
What excites you about working on varied, challenging projects like custom signs or landmark signage in a fast-paced shop? How have you handled a tight deadline on a painting project in the past?
Work Location: In person

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