Industrial Painter

Smith Steel & Fabrication is a leading manufacturer of specialized, all welded, steel tanks for light-duty and industrial bulk storage applications. Smith Steel & Fabrication has designed and fabricated round and square steel tanks from our location in Atwood Ontario for close to 50 years. Our products are all hand built, allowing us the ability to custom fabricate almost any tank to meet the specific requirements of our clients.

Smith Steel & Fabrication is about more than just tanks. Whether it's a custom smoker, an industrial flare-stack, a stainless steel structure or just about anything else, our experienced team can design and fabricate it. Coupled with our large finishing bay, our capabilities ensure your project is completed within specifications, on time and on budget.

We are looking for an Industrial Painter to join our day shift.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grind, remove splatter, degrease, and prepare surface
• Prime and paint all components as required
• Identify and tag components after paint
• Organize all components after drying
• Maintain all paint booth and equipment in good working order
• Responsible for paint inventory levels
• Organize and maintain yard
• Operate fork truck and overhead crane to move large product
• Load and unload vehicles
• Always conduct oneself in a professional manner in alignment with Company values, including but not limited to language use, attire, and workmanship
• In accordance with Company policy and relevant employment legislation, overtime and work outside of regular hours, and being on call may be required at the discretion of the company
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Post-secondary education and/or relevant work experience
• Prior industrial painting experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment
• Familiar with basic hand and power tools
• Great attitude with a desire to learn and grow professionally

We Look Forward to Hearing from You

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

This role is for an existing position with a target hire date in January/February 2026.

Smith Steel & Fabrication does not use artificial intelligence tools when screening, assessing, and selecting candidates for hire.

Salary Range For The Role:

$20.00 to $26.00 per hour