Composite Sanding Technician

Airbus; Fort Erie; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Composite Sanding Technician for their Fort Erie facility, responsible for sanding and preparing aircraft composite panels. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic team-focused environment, emphasizing quality and safety. Ideal candidates will possess attention to detail and teamwork skills, with a high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Experience with sanding and prepping would be an asset.
• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sanding and filling aircraft composite panels.
• Using air powered orbital sanders and applying filler.
• Ensuring quality standards are met in work practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork focus

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Service minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A COMPOSITE SANDING TECHNICIAN

POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE, ONTARIO

SHIFT: 6:00 A.M - 6:30 P.M (Friday-Sunday, paid 40 hours per week)

POSITION SUMMARY

This position reports directly to the Supervisor, Composite Prep & Paint. The Composite Sanding Technician is responsible for sanding and filling all aircraft composite panels (parts) as part of the preparation for painting and priming.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Sanding Composite Panels

• Pick parts from buffer rack according to the priority list prepared by the supervisor.

• Perform the sanding process in accordance with AH and AHCA specifications.

• Perform sanding processes by using air powered orbital sanders, sanding blocks and sandpaper to sand parts.

• Once parts have been sanded, mix filling compound according to manufacturer’s specifications.

• Use spatula/putty knife to apply filler to pin holes and imperfections found on parts.

• Repeat the steps listed above at least two times to part until surface is free from imperfections.

Preparation/Remove surface dust

• Use compressed air to blow off dust from sanded parts.

• Wash composite parts with recommended solvent based on specifications.

• Ensure all parts are investigated thoroughly for defects (i.e. pinholes, repair, etc) before paint.

Masking Parts

• Job duties may also include applying masking tape and masking paper to unpainted areas/protected previously coated areas when necessary.

Departmental Involvement

• Troubleshooting and recommendations for process/tooling/ergonomic/safety improvements.

• Foster health and safety in the workplace and knowledge of health and safety requirements.

• Demonstrate standard work practices to ensure quality standards are met.

• Ensure work areas and equipment are kept clean and neat - 5S and FOD free.

• Assist with work station set up.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Experience with sanding and prepping would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

• Knowledge of quality requirements and how to effectively meet quality standards

• Teamwork focus

• Attention to detail

• Follow standardized work instructions

• Be able to use measuring instruments

• Mechanical aptitude

• Service minded

• Experience in aerospace industry preferred

• Organized Individual

• Work independently under general supervision

• Troubleshooting

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

Job Requirements

• Required to work Friday-Sunday

• Required to wear tyvek suit, steel toe shoes/boots, safety glasses, dust mask and hearing protection

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Surface Treatment

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