Paint Technician (Military Business Unit)

StandardAero; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace maintenance company in Winnipeg is seeking a skilled Paint Technician. The role involves preparing and painting aircraft surfaces while ensuring high quality and precision standards. Candidates should have experience in spray painting and knowledge of aircraft painting procedures. Comprehensive healthcare, retirement benefits, and paid vacations are part of the perks offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare

Company Pension with 100% company match

Paid vacation starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Learning & Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as an Aircraft Painter desired.
• Proficient in paint application using spray guns.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Prepares aircraft surfaces for painting.
• Applies paint to aircraft interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintains painting supplies and equipment.

Skills

Spray paint application

Surface preparation

Blueprint reading

Use of precision measuring instruments

Knowledge of paints and thinners

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray guns

Production management computer system

Job description

Overview

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success. Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

Standard Aero, a leading aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility, is currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paint Technician to join our dynamic team in Winnipeg. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with expertise in spray paint, ensuring the highest standards of quality and precision within our Military and Defense business unit.

Shift Requirement: Candidates must be flexible with shifts to meet operational needs. (No overnight shifts)

Responsibilities

• Prepares aircraft surfaces for painting by cleaning, scraping, sanding and then treating the metal with alumiprep and alodine.
• Applies aerodynamic sealer, and masks the aircraft using tapes and paper products (to protect windows, seals, struts, cables, etc.) in preparation for the paint process.
• Mixes, blends and thins paint products, per the manufacturers’ maintenance manual specifications.
• Applies paint to the aircraft interior and exterior surfaces. (Paints include: urethanes, acrylic urethanes, enamels, lacquers and epoxy paints.)
• Interprets specifications, color sketches, and instructions and plans sequences, and times the paint operation. This includes mixing ratios, surface preparation, papering and masking, drying time, number of coats, etc.)
• Maintains painting supplies and equipment, including spray guns, air hoses, pumps, paper, and tape.
• Applies registration number, external markings, placards, emergency borders, wing walks, etc. within regulations and specifications.
• Familiar with and understands composite and problem areas on a variety of corporate aircraft.
• Documents all work accomplished (a.k.a. sign-off) in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
• Responsible for knowing, understanding, following, promoting and continuously improving company policies and procedures.
• Works fair share of overtime and travels to customer locations or other StandardAero facilities as required.
• Observes all safety, environmental and general housekeeping rules and policies.
• May perform other duties as required by the department.

Relocation Provided: No

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years experience as an Aircraft Painter desired.
• Requires knowledge of all types of paints and thinners. Must be qualified to prepare aircraft exteriors, interiors and panels for proper application of paint, as per set standards.
• Must be proficient in paint application using spray guns.
• Is able to minimize rework through proficiency in paint preparation and application.
• Must be willing to use personal protective equipment including masks, gloves, respirator, etc.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
• 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

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Company Pension with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid vacation starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities