Are you an experienced Industrial Painter or Sandblaster who takes pride in quality workmanship, safety, and reliability? Join a growing team working on industrial refinery projects where you'll play a key role in surface preparation, coating application, and blasting support. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated professionals who enjoy hands-on work, value teamwork, and want long-term career growth through training, mentorship, and apprenticeship opportunities.
As an Industrial Painter / Sandblaster, you'll support industrial coating and blasting operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
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Perform power tool cleaning and surface preparation on pipes, structural steel, and other industrial components.
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Prepare surfaces using hand tools such as scrapers and sandpaper to ensure coating readiness.
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Operate power tools including grinders and orbital sanders to achieve required surface profiles and cleanliness standards.
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Support sandblasting operations by:
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Pulling blast lines
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Filling blast pots
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Fueling compressors
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Maintaining workflow efficiency
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Support industrial painters by:
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Pulling paint lines
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Moving work lights
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Assisting with setup and cleanup activities
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Apply industrial coatings, including epoxy and urethane products, using brush and roller techniques.
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Perform masking using tape, paper, and other materials to ensure clean coating lines and professional finishes.
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Follow all site-specific safety procedures and PPE requirements, including respirator protocols.
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Participate in on-the-job training, mentorship, and continuous skills development.
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Communicate effectively with supervisors and crew members regarding work progress, safety concerns, and project needs.
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Arrive at site prepared and ready to work each day in a fast-paced industrial environment.
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Minimum 2 years of industrial painting and/or sandblasting experience in industrial environments.
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Experience with power tool cleaning and surface preparation.
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Proven ability to apply industrial coatings using brush and roller methods.
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Knowledge of epoxy and urethane coating systems.
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Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools, including grinders and orbital sanders.
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Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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Reliable transportation with the ability to travel to the work site daily.
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Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial refinery environment.
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Ability to work full-time hours and overtime as required.
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Current WHMIS Certification
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Current Fall Protection / Fall Arrest Certification
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Completed Respirator Fit Test
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Must be able to remain clean shaven to maintain an effective respirator seal
The following are considered strong assets:
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Additional industrial painting and blasting experience.
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CSTS or CSTS-20 certification.
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Additional refinery or industrial safety certifications.
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Experience supporting both painters and sandblasters on industrial projects.
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Apprenticeship experience in industrial painting or protective coatings.
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Experience working in a unionized environment.
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Exceptional attention to detail in masking, surface preparation, and coating application.
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Demonstrated commitment to ongoing training and safety development.
We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities to build rewarding long-term careers.
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Competitive pay with significant overtime opportunities
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Union membership
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Extended health and benefits coverage
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RRSP matching program
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Boot allowance
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Vacation pay
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Structured training and mentorship
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Safety ticket and certification upgrades
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Apprenticeship opportunities
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Career advancement opportunities, including progression into leadership roles
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Stable, full-time work schedule
If you're dependable, safety-focused, and eager to continue developing your industrial painting and blasting career, we'd love to hear from you.
Industrial refinery sites in Burnaby, BC
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Monday to Friday
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Five 10-hour shifts per week
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Friday paid at overtime rates
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Typical shift: 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
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Includes:
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15-minute morning break
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30-minute lunch break
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15-minute afternoon break
This role involves working in industrial refinery environments with exposure to:
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Noise
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Dust
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Outdoor and semi-outdoor conditions
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Industrial equipment and machinery
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FR coveralls
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses
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Task-specific gloves
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Respirator (as required)
Safety, teamwork, reliability, and quality workmanship are essential to success in this role.
If you're an experienced Industrial Painter or Sandblaster looking for steady work, excellent benefits, career growth opportunities, and the chance to work on major industrial projects, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Surrey, BC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $45.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Surrey,BC.
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