Industrial Painter

Niik Steel Inc. is looking for an experienced Painter 1 or Painter 2 to join our steel fabrication shop in Nanaimo.

Qualifications:

Painter 1

• NACE Level 2 or 3 certification required.
• Able to apply paints to specifications.
• Able to sandblast/Wheelabrate to required specifications.
• Qualified in all painting procedures.
• Able to work independently without supervision.

Painter 2

• NACE Level 1 certification required.
• Able to apply paints to specifications.
• Able to sandblast/Wheelabrate to required specifications.
• Qualified in all painting procedures.

General Duties:

• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and applying primer
• Mix and apply paint using various techniques such as spraying, rolling, or brushing
• Ensure proper coverage and finish quality on painted surfaces
• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate protective equipment
• Maintain painting equipment and tools

Skills:

• Proficiency in operating a crane or forklift is desirable

What We Offer:

• Full-time employment
• Competitive union wages
• Stable work environment
• Opportunities to work on structural steel fabrication projects

Location: 1061 Maughan Road, Nanaimo, BC

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their resume and a brief summary of their painting and sandblasting experience.

Niik Steel Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.11-$42.23 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Experience:

• industrial painting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person