Paint Lead Hand - Grande Prairie / Hythe

Foremost has an opening for a full-time Paint Foreman for our Grande Prairie facility located in Hythe, Alberta. This position has the responsibility of the day-to-day operation of the painting facilities. Scope includes blasting, coating and painting fabricated product, supervision of direct reports, care and condition of facilities and equipment, and cooperation/collaboration with other shifts and departments.

Responsibilities:

• Assign work and ensure quality and completion of the assigned tasks
• Conform to quality control standards and construction specifications based on drawings, sketches, layout boards, verbal instructions, etc.
• Operate and service all equipment associated with painting, insulating and sandblasting (hand-held spray equipment)
• Train new hires with Safe Operating Procedures and Practices and ensure their compliance
• Instruct apprentices in their trade specific procedures, use and service of equipment associated with painting, insulating and sandblasting
• Ensure compliance with all WHMIS and environmental regulations regarding the storage, use and disposal of hazardous chemicals
• Apply resins, solvent drying paints, and blasting materials to fabricated products
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Journeyman Industrial Painter trade certification or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years in the painting, coating and insulating field
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience
• Knowledge of tank, vessel and pipe coating
• Excellent communication skills including conflict management
• The ability to lead and motivate staff

About Foremost

Foremost is a large and diverse industrial manufacturer. We specialize in equipment for oil & gas, mining, construction and water well markets and have grown to be one of the largest vacuum truck manufacturers in Canada. In early 2019, Foremost acquired the operating assets of Steel Craft Inc. and JTL Industries, leading to the addition of ULC Fuel Tanks and Agriculture Grain Bins to Foremost’s product line. With multiple locations in Alberta, a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 400 employees and a unique depth of expertise Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more useful and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit www.foremost.ca/about.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• supervisory: 2 years (preferred)
• Industrial painting: 5 years (preferred)
• painting , coating and insulating field: 5 years (required)
• of tank, vessel and pipe coating: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Journeyman Industrial Painter certificate (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hythe, AB: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person