aviation painter

Government of Canada - Central; Bolton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a skilled tradesperson to operate electroplating and metal plating equipment. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a WHMIS Certificate. Candidates should have experience in the aviation industry and be capable of working in a fast-paced environment with physical demands.

Benefits

Free parking available

Bonus

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Experience in aviation and aerospace industry preferred.
• Familiarity with chemical techniques and surface preparation methods.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control electroplating and hot-dip metal plating equipment.
• Clean work area and maintain equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Tools

Hand-held spray guns

Sandblasters

Conventional spray painting

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Hot

Responsibilities Tasks

• Clean work area
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches/specifications
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Operate and control: electroplating equipment to coat metal, hot-dip metal plating equipment to galvanize metal and/or spray equipment to build up worn or damaged parts
• Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes
• Select appropriate paint or mix paints
• Tend or operate equipment to prepare items for application of protective or decorative coatings
• Tend or operate equipment to spray or coat

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization Surface preparation methods

• Chemical techniques
• Masking
• Sandblasters

Application methods

• Hand-held spray guns

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional spray painting

Type of industry experience

• Aviation and Aerospace industry

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available