About this role
*Painter*
*Location*: Niagara Falls, ON
*Employment Type*: Full-Time | Permanent
*Work Arrangemen*t: In-Shop with Occasional Off-Site Work
*Join a Team That Takes Pride in Quality*
Do you enjoy creating high-quality finishes and seeing your work become part of eye-catching custom signage across Ontario? Signature Sign & Image is looking for an experienced Painter to join our production team.
For over 40 years, we've designed, manufactured, and installed custom signage for businesses, municipalities, and organizations throughout the region. We take pride in craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy hands-on work, and want to build a long-term career in manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
*Position Summary *
As our Painter, you'll be responsible for preparing and finishing a wide variety of custom sign components while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Prepare metal, plastic, wood, foam, and composite materials for painting through sanding, cleaning, masking, and surface repair. * Mix custom paint colours and apply primers, paints, and specialty coatings using HVLP and other painting equipment. * Inspect finished products to ensure colour consistency, coverage, adhesion, and overall finish quality. * Maintain spray guns, paint booth equipment, and other painting tools to ensure reliable operation. * Follow manufacturer TDS, SDS and WHMIS safety requirements when handling paints, solvents, and coatings. * Work closely with fabricators, installers, and production staff to meet project deadlines. * Assist with shop support tasks such as sanding, masking, material handling, and finishing when needed. * Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
*Required Qualifications*
We're looking for someone who has:
* Experience with automotive or industrial spray painting using HVLP, airless, or similar spray systems. * Experience preparing and finishing painted surfaces in a manufacturing or industrial environment. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. * Ability to read and follow technical product data sheets and safety documentation. * Knowledge of WHMIS and safe handling procedures for paints and solvents. * Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. * Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence.
*Preferred Qualifications*
The following experience would be considered an asset:
* Experience with the PPG Matthews Paint System. * Previous work in the sign industry, metal fabrication, manufacturing, or automotive. * Experience matching custom paint colours with existing colour systems (Pantone, Sherwin Williams etc.) * Forklift certification. * Working at Heights certification. * Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) certification.
*Physical Requirements*
This position requires the ability to:
* Stand for extended periods in a shop and paint booth environment. * Lift and move materials weighing up to approximately 60 lbs. * Perform repetitive sanding, masking, spraying, and finishing tasks. * Safely wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and eye protection and paint suits. * Ability to withstand hot work environment.
*Compensation & Benefits*
*Hourly Wage*: $21.00?$23.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
We also offer:
* Group Benefits Program following probationary period. * Professional Development Opportunities. * Company Events and Team Activities.
*Why Work at Signature Sign & Image?*
At Signature Sign & Image, you'll gain hands-on experience in every stage of the sign industry?from concept development and permitting to fabrication and installation. We offer a collaborative team environment, diverse projects, and opportunities for long-term career growth within a growing company.
*How to Apply*
Please email one PDF containing your resume (and an optional cover letter) to careers@s