Airbus Helicopters, Inc. Looking for Composite Paint Technician at Ontario Full Time

Composite Paint Technician

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• 07-Sep-2023 to 07-Oct-2023 (CST)

• Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (CAN)

• Fort Erie, ON, CAN

• Full Time

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WE’RE LOOKING FOR A COMPOSITE PAINT TECHNICIAN

POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE, ONTARIO

Reporting to the Supervisor, Composite Paint and Prep, the Composite Paint Technician applies paint to composite or metallic panels (parts) in accordance to Airbus Helicopters (AH) process specifications. Masking parts may also be required.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply Primer and Top paint to Composite panels

• Supervisor delegates priority list in order of which parts need to be painted.

• Painter picks all parts from the rack that require the same paint process

• Ensure dust and contaminants are removed using compressed air or chemical wipe

• Perform painting inside paint booth using spray guns in accordance with AH predefined process.

• Once parts are dried, they are removed from the booth.

• Prepare booth for the next run by wetting the floor/hosing it down.

• Strong knowledge AH paint process and specifications

• Minor sanding and preparation to part prior to paint may be required

• Paint Inspection

• Once parts are dry and de-masked, the paint technician will inspect the part for imperfections such as fish eyes, solvent pops, pinholes and dry paint before the part goes to final QA stage.

• Paint technician will also check the part for paint thickness using a thickness gage.

• General Equipment Maintenance/Operation

• Maintain spray guns by cleaning and replacing worn parts as needed

• Maintain breathable air hood by replacing filters and worn parts as needed

• Daily operation of the paint booth/ensuring paint booth is ready for the day

• Inform Facilities Maintenance if they are any technical issues with the paint booth

  MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 1-3 years paint experience

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Ability to wear steel toe footwear, face mask, Safety glasses/goggles, face shield, coveralls, gloves, ear plugs/ear muffs , and respirator

• Ability to use various tools such spray guns, sanders, sanding blocks, etc.

• Be a team player

• Attention to detail

• A self-starter

• Be able to work under minimal supervision

• Able to use independent action and judgment in order to solve common problems

Other:

• Must be able to work a weekly rotation (day/afternoon shift)

• Annual medical is required

  To apply for this position, please go to: https://ag.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Airbus/job/Composite-Paint-Technician_JR10220377