Blast, Body & Paint Tech

About Penta
At Penta Equipment, we build equipment that works as hard as the people who use it. For more than 25 years, we’ve manufactured TMR mixers, spreaders, and dump boxes designed for the realities of agriculture and heavy-duty work.

With operations in both Glencoe and Thamesville, our team takes pride in practical problem-solving, accountability, teamwork, and building quality equipment that lasts. Components and parts are manufactured in Glencoe and shipped to Thamesville for final assembly, finishing, and shipping.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute in a hands-on manufacturing environment where quality, consistency, and teamwork matter.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Blast, Body & Paint Tech to join our Finishing Team in Thamesville. This role works across the finishing process — including blasting, body work, surface preparation, priming, and top coating — to produce durable, high-quality finishes on agricultural equipment and components.

This is a hands-on role within a highly collaborative finishing team where flexibility, communication, and attention to detail are essential. The successful candidate will rotate between blasting, repair, and coating operations based on production priorities while helping maintain consistent finish quality and steady production flow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform blasting and surface preparation to achieve the required profile, cleanliness, and coating readiness
• Complete body work and surface repair, including sanding, filling, and finishing to meet quality standards
• Apply primer and topcoat finishes according to specifications while maintaining consistent coverage, film build, and appearance
• Inspect work throughout the finishing process to verify coating quality and surface condition, correcting or escalating issues as required
• Operate and support paint system equipment, including pumps, catalyst systems, and related coating equipment
• Maintain coating materials and ensure the paint area remains organized, stocked, and production-ready
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work area while following all environmental, safety, PPE, and housekeeping procedures
• Work closely with teammates and supervisors to balance workloads and maintain production flow across blasting, body, and paint operations
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in industrial, automotive, agricultural, heavy-equipment, or manufacturing painting and finishing is an asset
• Experience with liquid spray application, surface preparation, blasting, or body work is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with spray equipment, coating systems, and paint preparation and application techniques
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing consistent, high-quality work
• Ability to identify surface or finish defects and take appropriate corrective action
• Flexibility to work across multiple stages of the finishing process as production needs change
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while remaining productive with limited supervision
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, PPE requirements, and housekeeping
• Dependable, accountable, and comfortable working in a hands-on production environment
  
  

Why Join Penta?

• Competitive compensation ranging from $20.00–$33.00 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill level
• Consistent, full-time work with a stable Ontario manufacturer
• A hands-on environment where your skill and quality of work make a visible difference
• Opportunities to work across multiple areas of the finishing process and continue developing your skills
• A team-oriented workplace focused on building durable, high-quality equipment
• More than 25 years of manufacturing experience and continued investment in our people, facilities, and operations