WhiteWater brings the fun as The ORIGINAL Waterpark & Attractions Company. Since 1980, WhiteWater has grown from a successful waterpark operation into a thriving designer and manufacturer of ORIGINAL attractions. WhiteWater’s team is ORIGINAL, seriously fun and innovative. They think outside-the-pool, create the newest, coolest attractions and supply the world’s most memorable, WOW-that-made-my-day experiences! Headquartered in Richmond, BC, WhiteWater West Industries Ltd. has over 30 years of award-winning expertise, 600+ employees and 20 offices worldwide.
Position: Production Paint Prepper
Location: Annacis Island, Delta, BC
Shift: Monday to Thursday, 01:30 PM to 12:00 AM, Afternoon - 10 hour shift (Shift differential paid for Afternoon Shifts)
Department: MFG - Paint
Reporting to: Production Supervisor
PURPOSE:
This position's primary responsibility is prepping various parts and materials for bodywork and paint.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare galvanized steel/FRP or PVC for paint adhesion, using various tools such as: air powered orbital sander, Scotch- Brite pads, files, sandpaper or air powered die grinder.
- Repairing general damage, including cracks and dents on various parts
- Performs quality repairs without passing on defects.
- Hang prepared product on racks for painting.
- De-grease product for painting
- Assists painter in daily tasks.
- Ensuring appropriate materials and tools are available to meet production deadlines.
- Ensuring proper maintenance of equipment and effective use of consumables.
- Participate in weekly department meeting.
- Participate in department training.
- 5S cleaning, organizing, sustaining Paint department.
- Responsible for safety ensure best practices are followed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in using power tools.
- Experience in a paint production or manufacturing environment
- Willingness to contribute to a safe work environment by following all Company health and safety rules and policies.
- Able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. repeatedly daily.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing preferred
- Able to follow processes, procedures and/or instructions from Supervisor or lead hand.
- Ability to work and contribute to a team environment.
- Good communication skills
- Self motivated with the ability and stay on task with minimal supervision.
- Able to meet tight deadlines in a fast paced, creative, fun, and positive environment.
- Ability to work independently and as a team, self-starter and energetic.
- WHMIS Training Preferred
- Available for overtime as requested.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to work and contribute to a team environment.
- Be willing and able to follow processes, procedures and/or instructions from supervisor or lead hand.
- Self-motivated with the ability and stay on task with minimal supervision.
- Hands-on, role-up your sleeves, do whatever it takes to get the job done attitude.
- Ability to listen, communicate (written and oral) and collaborate.
- Able to meet tight deadlines in a fast paced, creative, fun, and positive environment.
- Ability to work independently and as a team, self-starter and energetic.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to lift and move inventory up to 50lbs.
- Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling,
WHITEWATER COMPETENCIES:
- Accountability – We do what we say.
- Collaboration – We work well together.
- Customer Focus – We know and respond to our customers.
- Communication – We listen to and understand each other.
- Authenticity – We are honest and trust each other.
- Resilience – We deal effectively with pressure, are persistent and optimistic.
- Flexibility & Adaptability – We are willing and able to respond to changing circumstances.
WhiteWater is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of all employees and applicants and are strongly committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.
We thank all the candidates who take the time and energy to apply. Given the volume of applications, it makes responding personally to each applicant difficult, but please know we are grateful for your interest. We look forward to connecting with you through this search or future ones. All the best in your job search.
