We take for granted that water is always available when we turn on a faucet, but trust that many manufacturers, engineers, and contractors were involved to get that water to you as well as reclaim it. Since 1958, Robar Industries has been Canada's largest manufacturer of pipe fittings.
Our team finds it really rewarding to be a part of delivering such an important resource our communities around the world!
We have added a Coatings Departement to our Strathroy, ON plant and are looking for an eager and energetic Shot Blaster/General Labourer who will report to our Plant Supervisor and be a part of this transformation.
Job Description:
Prepare metal surfaces by removing imperfections, mill scale and rust by means of shot blasting. Prep all surfaces to meet Quality Standards in order to proceed to next stage or process for coating.
Job Responsibilities:
- Sand/shot blast (w/Angular Steel Grit) the surfaces of our mild carbon steel manufactured to meet desired Customer and Quality Standards.
- Scuff / rough surface of steel in order to promote a good base for paint to adhere.
- Plug / Mask Off all thread holes and machine surfaces that do not require paint.
- Vacuum or use compressed air to ensure sand and grit particles are removed from metal surface before painting procedure begins.
- Follow all Occupational Health & Safety Rules and Regulations and Company Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain a constant awareness of grit and inventory supply.
- Inform Plant Manager or Production Coordinator on the status of inventory so it may be replenished.
- Meet daily production demands.
- Maintain a clean work area at all times.
- Daily cleaning of all tools is required.
- Light-duty general labour work in other departments if there is a period of downtime in the Coatings Department with nothing to be blasted.
Your Skill Set:
- 1-3 years previous work related experience in blasting
- Detailed oriented as quality standards must be met.
- Overhead crane and forklift experience, we can cerfify
- Automotive or industry related painting and bodywork experience.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care (Drug & Paramedical)
- Life insurance
- RRSP
- On-site free parking
- Reputable and well-established waterworks manufacturing company with 65+ years of continuous service globally.
Schedule:
- Day shift (Mon-Thur 6:00 am - 3:30 pm & Fri 6:00 am -10:00 am)
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime (voluntary) pay
- First-aid certification bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Strathroy, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)
- blasting/painting: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person at 1 Firestone Rd, Strathroy, ON
The candidate may be required to work in other positions as production demands justify it. When production requirements warrant it, overtime will be made available on a volunteer basis.
Salary Range: $20.60 - $22.15 per hour depending on experience.
**This position is open to Canadian residents only. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time. Additionally, while we welcome applications from candidates across Canada, preference will be given to those currently residing in Southwestern Ontario. If you are applying from outside of Ontario, please apply only if you have independently secured plans to relocate, as relocation assistance is not available for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.60-$22.15 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-31
