Paint Prep

POSITION TITLE: Paint Prep

LOCATION: North Bay, Ontario

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Salary: $24 to $26 per hour

Purpose of Role
The Paint Prep is responsible for preparing components and assemblies for paint in accordance with in-house procedures and helping to ensure paint finish appearance meets quality standards.

Training might be required to be completed at one of our other Ontario Sites

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate material handling devices such as; overhead crane, gantry crane, and forklift in compliance with applicable safety standards and best practices. Material handling includes safe rigging and transportation of various loads.
• Safely stage/hang parts based upon capacity of rack and material handling equipment.
• Following work center priorities and standard operating procedures; clean, shot-blast, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents or otherwise prepare items for application of paint.
• Clean and mask surfaces as specified on drawings or work instructions to prepare shot-blasted metal parts for painting.
• Clean and maintain paint and blast process equipment and PPE.
• Adopt and practice good housekeeping, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Abide by all applicable regulatory and company-specific safety standards.
• Abide by ISO 9001 Quality Management System and associated procedures.
• Contribute to continual improvement of safety, quality, product, production, and work environment.
• Willing to cross-train in other departments as needed on a temporary basis.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum High School Diploma or Certificate of Completion

Experience

• Previous experience operating and maintaining shot blasting equipment in an industrial

Working Conditions

• Factory Setting
• Standing for long periods of time
• Fluctuating temperatures
• Required to wear PPE on shop floor at all times, including ‘Man Down’ motion sensing device

Planned Training

• HR Orientation
• HSE Orientation
• Blast Booth Safety and Use
• Paint Booth Safety and Use
• Forklift
• Overhead Crane & Slinging

Bona fide Occupational Requirements

• Must be able to complete all required training programs
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs

Employment Category

☒Full Time

☐Part Time

☐Temporary

☐Permanent

☐Contract

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm

☒Day Shift

☐Afternoon Shift

☐Weekend Shift

☐Overtime may be necessary to meet deadlines

About Us:

Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.

Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.

A clear and satisfactory result is required for all candidates prior to the confirmation of employment.

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.