Fabrication & Paint Technician
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Location: 125 Adelaide St. Winnipeg (subject to change)
Compensation: $50,000+, based on experience
Application Deadline: June 30th, 2026
About Us
Win-Shield Devices is a Winnipeg-based company dedicated to advancing personal protective equipment for industrial, medical, law enforcement, and defense applications. Our mission is to deliver world-class protection through Canadian made innovation, engineering excellence, and uncompromising quality.
The Role
Win-Shield Devices is seeking a Fabrication & Paint Technician to support our R&D Lab in the final stages of assembling critical assemblies. Reporting to the Senior R&D Lab Technician, this role involves hands-on fabrication, finishing, assembly, and organization of components used in respirator and protective equipment development. Opportunity to contribute to innovative Canadian-made products used in critical industries.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed, hands-on work in a busy shop environment and can manage repetitive tasks while maintaining a high standard of quality and precision.
Requested Qualifications
- Experience handling precision parts and materials requiring careful application
techniques
- Autobody painting / finishing would be considered an asset
- Production, fabrication, or finishing experience
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform precision work
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
- Good organizational skills and reliability
- Experience with power hand tools
Responsibilities
- Support R&D and prototype development activities
- Operate vacuum casting equipment
- Perform hands-on casting, trimming, sanding, finishing, and painting of parts
- Mix and handle two-part resins, urethanes, adhesives, and coatings
- Bond and assemble components using adhesives and fastening methods
- Clean, inspect, label, and organize finished parts and materials
- Maintain organized inventory and monitor supply levels
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality requirements
- Assist with part storage, labeling, and shop organization
- Support general shop operations and maintenance of a clean workspace
- Perform repetitive production tasks while maintaining attention to detail
Working Conditions
- Small shop and laboratory environment
- Exposure to adhesives, paints, solvents, resins, and other shop materials
- Standing and repetitive hand work for extended periods
- Use of PPE and safe handling procedures required
What We Offer
- Comprehensive group benefits package
- Employee stock option plan
- Flexible start and end times
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative Canadian-made products used in
critical industries
How To Apply
Please kindly apply by submitting your resume to the posting on Indeed or email [email protected]. To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, we ask that you do not contact any of our staff through personal email, LinkedIn or other means. Thankyou to all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Deadline: June 30th, 2026
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Stock options
Application question(s):
- Eligibility for this position is limited to Canadian citizens or permanent residents due to the nature of the work. Please confirm whether you meet this requirement.
- This role requires strong verbal and written English communication skills. Please briefly describe your ability to communicate in English and provide examples of how you have used English in previous work, education, or training.
Work Location: In person
