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Linamar Corporation

Painter / Blaster - Night Shift

  • Salford, ON, Canada
  • Posted on Sep 14, 2026
  • Full Time

Job Title: Painter Blaster I

Note: This role is a Night Shift position and pays a premium of $2.20

Job Summary:

The Painter Blaster I role is responsible for painting parts for the painting of various parts for agricultural machinery. 

Responsibility:

  • Ability to blast and paint all Salford frames and products evenly as per Salford’s quality standards. 

  • Ability to train other/new employees on proper painting/blasting procedures, including equipment. 

  • Ensure quality standards are met with all products leaving the paint line. 

  • Ability to load and unload frames. 

  • Maintain detailed records pertaining to projects including; mil readings, paint consumption, and ambient environment readings. 

  • Follow all health and safety procedures as outlined in the hourly employee handbook and departmental safety procedures. 

  • Clean and maintain personal painting, ventilation, blast equipment and personal protective equipment. 

  • Take direction from assembly & paint supervisor as needed for specific products or projects. 

  • Other duties as assigned by production supervisor. 

Academic/Educational Requirements:

  • A secondary or post-secondary education diploma or equivalent 

Required Skills/Experience:

  • A minimum of one to two years of industrial painting in a manufacturing setting is preferred. 

  • Knowledge of wet paint techniques and a basic understanding of paint equipment is considered an asset. 

  • Work as a member of a team in a production line and collaborate with one another to resolve quality problems as needed.  

  • Take safety courses, such as training in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). and in proper use of respirators and other safety equipment as needed. 

  • Ability to operate overhead crane/forklift and move large parts on monorail independently. 

  • Experience with hand tools and power tools. 

  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs with the assistance of a lifting device. 

  • Highly organized, proactive, can work independently without supervision. 

  • Excellent time management skills. 

  • Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbal. 

  • Positive attitude that will be a good cultural fit is required. 

  • Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, attention to detail. 

  • Maintain clean work areas and equipment 

What Linamar Has to Offer:

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.

  • Opportunities for career advancement.

  • Sustainability Council

  • Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

  • Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us:

At Salford Group, a Linamar Company, we are industry leaders in agricultural equipment innovation, committed to advancing farming practices through precision technology. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer success, we cultivate a collaborative work environment where employees can grow and make a global impact

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Accommodations will be provided upon request.