Painter at KingFisher Boats – Vernon, British Columbia

Job Description

As a Painter, you are responsible for ensuring the correct paint application is followed for each boat. This includes painting all required parts. Other duties include masking for different paint applications, conducting paint repairs, mixing/blending paints, matching colours and performing quality checks throughout the paint process. Painters must have an understanding of all paint processes and boat packages. When needed, Painters will also conduct paint prep duties.

What will you do?

• Mask boats as needed for different paint packages;
• Apply different textures and coatings
• Paint all parts and surfaces as required;
• Complete paint repairs or touch-ups as required;
• Final paint inspection and sign-off;
• Follow all applicable KingFisher Boats and WorkSafeBC Occupational Health & Safety regulations.

What do you need to succeed?

• Industrial painting experience is required – i.e. aviation, automotive, marine painting experience.
• Previous experience with Automotive type finishes including single stage and base clear.
• Previous experience painting large surfaces.
• Blending and repair experience.
• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labour for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
• High attention to detail is required to achieve quality standards.

What’s in it for you?

• Working alongside a great team of talented individuals building a world-class product.
• Opportunities for advancement, including professional development and apprenticeships.
• Family-owned company with annual family-friendly social events (Christmas party, golf tournaments, BBQ, Vipers games, bowling, etc.).
• Competitive compensation with annual wage reviews.
  • Wage range: $30 to $38 per hour
  • Afternoon shift premium
• Extended benefits coverage including employee assistance programs.
• Annual profit sharing.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee purchase plans and boating experiences.
• Education and Apprenticeship Opportunities;
• Boating Experiences.

Working Conditions

• Regular periods during which there is continuous physical effort is required, e.g., walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward;
• Exposure to factors such as temperature variations, fumes, moving machinery, humidity, toxic materials which may cause periods of discomfort, high noise levels;
• Use of respirator is required
• Frequent need to give concentrated attention, either hearing or seeing to work being performed;
• Noticeable pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands exists.

Schedule/Shifts - candidates must be available for either shift

• Day Shift - Monday to Thursday – 5 am to 3:30 pm
• Afternoon Shift - Monday to Thursday – 1:00 pm to 11:30 pm (may be available upon candidate request).