Job Description

Latem industries is a manufacturing facility located on Struck Court in Cambridge Ontario. We clean and/or coat metal parts.

If you are looking for a great company that offers company paid benefits at 1 month, 3 paid sick days a year, uniforms, safety shoes, a bonus program, a healthy living spending account, and even a Coin Reward Program then look no more.

This role is for a new Powder Coating (and Ecoating) line.

Experience with Powder Paint is required.

The day shift time may vary depending on production needs and is yet to be finalized. The start time could be from 6:30am or a bit later such as 8:30am. It will be 8 hours (plus a half hour lunch) each day, Monday to Friday. NO STUDENTS.

The bus does not get you here for 6:30am. You must have your own transportation.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Technical Skills & Experience (Powder Painting)

Extensive Powder Coating Knowledge:

Application Techniques:

Proficiency in operating powder coating equipment (spray guns, booths), understanding different spray methods (e.g., electrostatic application), and ensuring proper adhesion and coverage.

Surface Preparation:

Strong understanding and hands-on experience with surface preparation techniques (cleaning, sanding, masking, phosphating) crucial for a quality finish.

Curing Techniques:

Familiarity with various curing methods and oven operation to ensure optimal product finish and durability.

Material Knowledge:

Understanding of different powder coating materials, their properties, and suitable applications.

Quality Control:

Keen eye for detail to inspect finished products for defects (e.g., runs, sags, uneven coverage) and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

Ability to perform routine maintenance on powder coating equipment, hoses, pumps, spray guns, and troubleshoot operational issues.

Color Matching/Consistency:

Experience in maintaining consistent color and texture across batches.

Safety Compliance:

Thorough knowledge and adherence to all safety protocols, including handling hazardous materials and using personal protective equipment (PPE).

Relevant Work Experience:

Minimum of 2-5 years of direct experience in powder coating in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience with various parts, sizes, and complexities. Experience in a fast-paced production environment with quotas.

Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey instructions, goals, and feedback to the team and other stakeholders. Active listening skills to understand team members' concerns and ideas. Ability to build rapport and strong working relationships.
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Self-Motivation & Drive:

Highly motivated "self-starter" who can understand what needs to be done and how to get it done without constant supervision. Proactive in identifying and addressing needs or improvements. Ability to maintain motivation even when challenges arise.
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Time Management & Organization:

Exceptional time management skills to prioritize tasks, set realistic deadlines, and ensure timely completion of work. Strong organizational skills to manage personal workload, resources, and information. Ability to plan daily production schedules and assign tasks accordingly.
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Adaptability & Flexibility:

Ability to efficiently and effectively adjust to new conditions, changes in production demands, or unexpected problems. Openness to new ideas and willingness to implement process improvements.
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Quality Orientation & Attention to Detail:

Unyielding commitment to product quality and meticulous attention to detail in their own work and the team's output.
The successful candidate will have a great work ethic and be a team player. They will also work accordingly in a manufacturing environment with exposure to various chemicals, coatings and machinery. This role must respect and adhere to strict safety protocols and use of PPE etc.

We offer company paid benefits (dental, prescriptions, vision, massage, mental health etc), a generous uniform allowance, a safety shoe allowance, 3 paid sick days a year, a monthly Team Appreciation Bonus, an Employee Reward Program and even a Healthy Living Spending Allowance to support your physical and mental health.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but will only interview candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications best meet the requirements of the position.

We are committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices. We will make reasonable accommodation (must be requested), based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process. This job ad is available in alternate formats upon request.

Please apply thru this ad or fax your resume to 519-740-8436.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift
Experience:

Powder Paint : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person