Lead with Purpose. Produce Quality
NOW HIRING – Quality Assurance Coating Lead (NACE Level II)
Are you an experienced Coating Professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Bilton Welding & Manufacturing Ltd., coating is more than a finishing task. It’s the frontline defense that ensures durability, performance, and our innovation of our tanks, vessels, and equipment.
We’re hiring a Quality Assurance Lead; a hands-on leader who takes pride in quality, mentors’ teammates, and ensures every surface we coat meets AMPP/NACE/SSPC standards. If you’re detail-driven, safety-focused, and motivated to lead by example, this is your opportunity to shine.
Location: Innisfail, Alberta Schedule: Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM + overtime opportunities
Why Bilton?
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Competitive Pay & Reliable Hours
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Overtime Opportunities (Earn More!)
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Full Benefits Package
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RRSP Matching
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Career Growth
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Team Culture: safety-first, goal-driven, and proud of the work we deliver
Key Responsibilities
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Record & Inspect: Log ambient conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point), verify blasted steel surfaces, and oversee coating application on tanks, vessels, and piping.
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Quality That Counts: Perform and document WFT, DFT, adhesion, and holiday testing; correct defects and prepare for third-party inspections.
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Lead the Crew: Assign tasks, mentor coaters, and act as the first point of contact for technical or quality issues.
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Support the Foreman: Provide daily shift reports, coordinate workflow, and assist in scheduling and inspection readiness.
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Protect & Perform: Maintain equipment calibration, enforce safety standards, and lead by example as a working lead.
Qualifications/Requirements
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Certification: NACE Coating Inspector Level II (required).
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Experience: 5+ years of industrial coating, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
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Strong knowledge of coating systems, inspection tools, and industrial specifications.
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Skilled in mentoring crew members and ensuring high safety and quality standards.
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Ability to work in industrial conditions — confined spaces, at heights, heat, dust, and noise — with full PPE compliance.
Step into a leadership role where your skills are respected, your schedule is reliable, and your coatings protect the innovations of tomorrow.
Apply today at www.bilton.ca
