Sandblaster and industrial painter| Calgary

Step into a high-precision manufacturing environment where your craftsmanship provides the ultimate line of defense for heavy industrial equipment. We are looking for skilled coatings experts who take pride in delivering flawless, high-performance finishes that withstand the toughest elements. If you want a role that rewards your technical expertise with top-tier pay, premium shifts, and consistent overtime, your booth is ready.

Responsibilities

Execute High-Performance Coating: Apply industrial-grade paints, primers, and specialized coatings to a variety of heavy machinery and metal components with absolute precision.

Master Surface Preparation: Prep, blast, and clean industrial surfaces meticulously to guarantee maximum paint adhesion and a flawless finish.

Maintain Quality Control: Inspect finished products systematically to detect and correct runs, sags, or uneven thickness, ensuring all components meet strict industrial specs.

Command Specialized Equipment: Safely operate and maintain conventional, airless, and plural-component spray systems, alongside sandblasting gear and curing ovens.

Uphold Safety Protocols: Work strictly within safety guidelines, utilizing proper ventilation, respiratory equipment, and PPE in compliance with industrial paint standards.

Mix and apply specialized high-solids, epoxy, and polyurethane systems (PPG, Endura,&Hempel) following strict induction times and ratios.

Execute high-quality metallic finishes (ensuring even distribution) and professional two-tone paint jobs with precise masking.

Set up, operate, and troubleshoot high-pressure pot systems; perform full teardowns and maintenance on spray guns and pumps.

Utilize gauges to verify Dry Film Thickness (DFT) to ensure applications meet manufacturer-spec micron depths.

Proactively manage booth health, including monitoring and changing filters to ensure optimal airflow and safety.

Requirements

The Coatings Expert: You bring proven, hands‑on experience as an Industrial Painter or Coater working with heavy‑duty machinery, structural steel, or manufactured components.

The Technical Master: You possess a deep understanding of mixing ratios, mil thickness gauges, drying times, and the distinct properties of industrial epoxies and urethanes.

The Resilient Artisan: You have the physical stamina required to lift equipment, handle spray guns for extended periods, and work comfortably inside modern spray booths.

The Commuter: You have a reliable vehicle and personal transportation to ensure dependable attendance, as local public transit to the facility is limited.

Must be able to do a respirator fit test on Day 1 (requires being clean‑shaven).

Must own CSA‑approved safety boots that cover the ankle.

Valid Forklift, Overhead Crane, and Rigging certifications are highly beneficial. Experience with sandblasting is considered a strong asset.

Flexible Team Member

Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

Afternoon Shift: 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM (Monday – Thursday; 4x10 schedule)

Logistics at a Glance

Compensation: $27.00 – $35.00 per hour (Plus a competitive shift premium for afternoon/night hours!)

Bonus Potential: Consistent overtime hours are readily available to support our high production volumes.

Advantages

This is a contract position to start

Full‑time position for the right candidate.

Strong hourly rates with a shift premium for afternoons and consistent overtime opportunities.

We provide a boot voucher, safety glasses, paint suits, and coveralls.

The afternoon shift offers a 3‑day weekend every week.

Summary We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are also committed to providing an accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity‑seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non‑binary/gender non‑conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and theLGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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