Door Shop Painter

Who We Are  

Metrie Purpose: We Help People Transform Houses Into Homes  

North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.  

Metrie is an exceptional place to work. For everyone. As a team member at Metrie, you will be part of serving our communities as a supplier of home improvement and construction products. Our front-line workers are the foundation to our company’s success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our manufacturing and distribution process, while ensuring quality standards.  

What You’ll Do  

Responsibilities: 

• Perform pre-finishing duties including preparing surfaces for spray operations, applying stain and sealant, drying, and bundling materials for shipping.  

• Read work orders and pulls needed materials to complete the job. Informs lead or management of material shortages.   

• Check all work order dates prior to painting; prioritize based on customer due dates, or as instructed  

• Inspect finished products to ensure quality adheres to company standards prior to shipping.  

• Oversee disposal of flammable, toxic chemical (rags and filters) and other debris per safety/ hazardous materials requirements; ensures that workshop is kept clean and orderly.  

• Understand and observes all safety procedures and practices and oversees the activities of other employees to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.  

• Prior to painting each morning, ensure the booth is clean and free of dust.  

• Select the correct colors per work order and test the color prior to painting the entire product.  

• Clean out the paint pumps thoroughly prior to applying any new colors.  

• Clean all the painting systems, spray guns and any other equipment and tools at the end of the shift.  

• Double-check the materials prior to painting to ensure all scratches, dents and holes have been repaired.  

• Be compliant with fire and safety regulations in the warehouse area. Ensures that warehouse  

• operations are completed in a safe and effective manner.  

• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the prefinishing and paint area.   

• Other duties as needed  

 Qualifications  

• You have your high school diploma or GED  

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience pre-finishing and painting wood or metal with an air spray gun  

• Ability to mix and blend paints accurately to achieve specified colours, shades, and finishes while maintaining quality and consistency. 

• Knowledge of the different characteristics of soft and hard wood and impacts of pre-finish/paint is a plus 

• Knowledge of wood doors, door hardware parts, and components is a plus 

• Ability to perform physical work (e.g., lifting product up to 50 lbs.) 

• Comfortable working in a painting and warehouse environment (fumes, heat, cold conditions) 

• You are self-motivated and also enjoy working in a team environment 

• Solid work ethic, willingness to learn and grow, and a positive attitude 

• Safety is important to you  

• Advanced trades school training/education in woodworking or painting (preferred)  

Why You’ll Love Metrie  
Many of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, other employee benefits, culture, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement – all in a safe and inclusive environment. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:  

• A collaborative work environment with a clear strategy and goals  

• Comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision care and life insurance-Benefits starts first of the month following hire date.  

• RRSP Plan – Up to 5% match, 100% vested after 2 Years.  

• PTO are earned and based upon accrued hours worked.  

• Referral Program ($1,000 reward if you refer someone that gets hired and stays for several months)  

• Challenging and meaningful work, and the chance to participate on cross-functional teams across the company.  

• Development opportunities – we recognize potential in our people and strive to offer various opportunities for advancement, training, and personal growth.  

• Family-oriented culture, focused on putting our people first  

What it’s like at Metrie  

• Safety. Your safety is important to us. We want you to leave the day, the same way you came in. Continuous training with all warehouse personnel for both Safety and Operational excellence. Measure critical safety metrics on a monthly basis, identify potential issues and take appropriate actions.  

• Surroundings. You’ll be working around moving machines – order pickers, forklifts, and mobile carts.    

• Activity. Some activities may require operating machinery, constant walking, repetitive lifting, and using a handheld scanner.   

• Temperature. Warehouse in a non-climate-controlled environment.   

• Noise level. Can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.   

• Dress code. Relaxed, with a few requirements regarding PPE. Metrie provides safety shoes, high visibility shirts or vests, eye protection and gloves.  

Come work with us! Send us your resume by clicking “Apply Now“. We look forward to reviewing your application!    

In adherence to the principle of pay transparency, we are pleased to disclose the base pay for this full-time position at Metrie. The starting rate for this role is set at $22.75/hr. It is important to note that this position may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or commission payments. The specific base pay within the range will be contingent upon an individual’s skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Furthermore, it is essential to highlight that our remuneration ranges are established based on the role, level, and location.  

Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.  

Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to background checks and drug testing for all final candidates. All applications will be independently reviewed. We are an E-Verify employer.