Industrial Painter

770 Fortune Crescent, Kingston, ON K7P 2T3, Canada

Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Haakon Industries is a manufacturing company whose mission is to breathe life into an advanced and responsible future.

We accomplish our goal by making engineered-to-order products of exceptional quality, solving challenges with technical and sustainable solutions, and maintaining healthy working relationships.

Are you ready to make a real impact in a dynamic and innovative company? Haakon Industries, a global leader in custom-designed and manufactured HVAC units, is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as a Painter in the Paint Department. This team is responsible for preparing and painting air handling units to ensure a quality finish in the final stages of the manufacturing process.

• Competitive pay: $21.80 - $30.00/hour, based on experience
• Steady Full-Time Hours
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  Consistent schedule all year round
• Comfortable Work Environment
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  Heated and air-conditioned workspace
• Comprehensive Benefits
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  Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holiday & Wellness Program
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  Keep yourself healthy and happy
• Company-Sponsored Events
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  Enjoy team-building and social activities
• Safety Boot Reimbursements
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  Stay safe with our support
• Career Growth
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  Opportunities for advancement in a thriving company
• Respectful and Collaborative Culture
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  Join a team that values teamwork and mutual respect

• Industrial Painting: Apply paint using HVLP spray guns and airless paint systems to achieve a quality finish on air handling units
• Surface Preparation: Fully prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, caulking, masking and performing dent repair as needed
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, maintain and adjust paint spray guns and equipment to ensure efficient operation
• Spray Foam Application: Perform spray foam insulation applications within a paint booth
• Body Fill Applications: Perform body fill applications for dent repair to ensure smooth and finished surfaces
• Material Handling: Safely operate an overhead crane and forklift to handle materials as needed
• Independent Work: Perform tasks independently with minimal supervision to meet production goals
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work effectively in a team environment with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• $21.80-$30.00/based on experience

• Industrial Painting 1 year (Preferred)

• Kingston, ON (on-site)

• Rotating early morning and afternoon shifts (Monday – Friday 5:45am - 2:15pm and Monday – Thursday 2:30pm - 12:30am)
• Every other Friday off
• Weekend shifts not required (occasional overtime is not mandatory and is dependent on factory needs)

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Haakon utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the initial application screening process. All applications are also reviewed by our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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

Haakon is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

770 Fortune Crescent, Kingston, ON K7P 2T3, Canada