Coating Technician

Standard Aero; Slemon Park; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Aero, a leader in aerospace MRO services, invites candidates for a coating technician role. Responsibilities include operating spray systems and ensuring safety compliance. The position offers on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Health and Dental coverage

Company pension with 5% Company match

Paid Sick and Vacation time

Bonus opportunities

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Attainment of applicable internal process stamp(s).
• Working knowledge of company processes and manuals.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Selects, prepares and mixes solutions or coatings according to formulas.
• Operates blasting equipment and manages spray systems.
• Participates in continuous improvement and cross training of technicians.

Skills

Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments

Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints

Working knowledge of production management computer system

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

• Recognizes and understands flight / product safety critical parts and processes.
• Responsible for immediately reporting flight / product safety concerns.
• Participates in proactive risk analysis of flight / product safety critical parts and processes.
• Recognizes and understands the Just Culture policy.

Specific Accountabilities

• Selects, prepares and mixes solutions or coatings according to formulas and specifications and creates spray recipes and sequences for spraying.
• Plans, develops, writes, revises, documents, tests, implements and controls programs for robots as applicable.
• Operates blasting equipment to clean and prepare the surface of materials and components.
• Prepares and masks parts with fixtures, rubber, tape, tafa, antibond or metal masks prior to coating.
• Sets up and operates various types of manual, semi-automatic and / or robotic spray systems to apply substances to parts.
• Sets bake / cure oven controls for correct temperature and records time on process charts.
• Removes masking, cleans overspray and washes parts.
• Inspects surfaces visually for defects and compliance with specifications using micrometers, calipers, elcometers, profilometers, or related devices prior to and after applying coating.
• Cleans and maintains spray / coating equipment, fixtures and blast cabinets.
• Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes.
• Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements.
• Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements.
• Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices / conditions.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements

• Attainment of applicable internal process stamp(s).
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
• Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, reworks process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals and MSDS labels.
• Working knowledge of production management computer system and other related internal control systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day.
• Regularly required to sit and / or stand for prolonged periods.

Benefits that make life better :

• Health and Dental coverage
• Company pension with 5% Company match
• Paid Sick and Vacation time
• Bonus opportunities
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.