Industrial Painter

About Wesgar
Wesgar is a leader in the custom sheet metal fabrication industry, specializing in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing for a wide range of global sectors. Based in Port Coquitlam, we pride ourselves on a workplace culture built on empathy, professional development, and operational excellence.

Position Summary
We are looking for an Industrial Painter to join our production team on the day shift (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM).

This role is responsible for preparing, masking, and painting precision steel components while ensuring work meets customer specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

We are open to candidates from both industrial painting and automotive/autobody painting backgrounds. The most important requirement for this role is strong hands-on experience using HVLP spray guns and the ability to consistently produce a high-quality finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare steel components and surfaces for paint application, including cleaning, masking, and unmasking.
• Apply primers, paints, and industrial coatings using HVLP spray equipment.
• Mix two-part paints, epoxy primers, and coatings according to required ratios and job specifications.
• Apply caulking, non-slip coatings, and other finishing materials as required.
• Inspect painted components for coverage, finish quality, defects, and compliance with specifications.
• Complete touch-ups and corrective work as needed.
• Clean and maintain spray guns, paint equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Properly handle, store, and organize paints, coatings, and related materials.
• Follow all safety procedures for paint preparation, spraying, chemical handling, and PPE.
• Complete job-related paperwork and production documentation accurately.

Qualifications & Skills

• Approximately 2–3 years of hands-on painting experience in industrial painting, automotive refinishing, autobody painting, or a similar environment.
• Strong proficiency using HVLP spray guns is required.
• Experience producing consistent, professional-quality finishes.
• Experience with surface preparation, masking, paint mixing, and spray application.
• Comfortable working with two-part paints, primers, and coatings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify finish defects or quality issues.
• Able to work independently and meet production deadlines.
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a production environment.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be willing and able to successfully complete a security screening process.

Preferred Attributes

• Automotive or autobody refinishing experience.
• Industrial painting or steel component painting experience.
• Experience with epoxy primers and other industrial coatings.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.

Schedule & Pay Details

• Shift: Day shift (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
• Location: Port Coquitlam, BC | Pitt Meadows, BC
• Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: In person

Why Join Us?
Equal Opportunity: Wesgar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits: Eligible employees have access to extended health care, dental care, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and company events.
Real-World Impact: Apply your spray-painting skills in a hands-on manufacturing environment and contribute directly to the quality of finished products delivered to our customers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.