Industrial Coatings Technician (Powder & Wet Paint)

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Your day begins at 6:00am, Monday–Thursday. You review travellers and blueprints, confirm paint inventory, and set up the manual and automated paint systems. You load or record controller program settings and verify daily operating parameters. As components move through the line, you apply powder or wet coatings, measure paint thickness, and visually inspect parts to ensure they meet Engineering’s finish specifications.

Throughout the shift, you log part counts and elapsed times in the Shop Floor Control System, stay current with PPE and safety practices, and keep your booth and surrounding area neat using 5S standards. You immediately communicate any discrepancies or irregularities to your supervisor and complete assignments as directed. The day wraps at 4:30pm with equipment cleaned, records updated, and quality targets met.

• Operate manual paint equipment and/or an automated paint system.
• Record controller program settings; maintain records for paint inventory and daily operating parameters.
• Read and interpret travellers, blueprints, and other production documents.
• Measure coating thickness and visually inspect parts to meet Engineering finish requirements.
• Capture part counts and elapsed times in the Shop Floor Control System.
• Wear required PPE and follow all safety rules at all times.
• Report problems, discrepancies, or irregularities to your supervisor immediately.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area using 5S.
• Complete projects and duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Hands-on proficiency with grinders, sanders, and painting processes.
• Sound judgment with a strong focus on quality.
• Clear, effective communication with peers and leaders; willingness to help train other operators.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Adaptability to changing business needs; strong teamwork.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Familiarity with Lean tools such as 5S, Kanban inventory, Visual Management, waste reduction, and root cause problem solving (preferred).
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office; Shop Floor Control; AS400 (preferred).
• Two years of prior painting experience (preferred).

6:00am – 4:30pm, Monday–Thursday.

• Market competitive pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and nine holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity and paternal leave
• Additional benefit add-ons/discounts (e.g., pet insurance)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and a stable, long-term career