Process Technician – Painter/Masker/Sealer – Afternoon Shift

RTX; Oakville; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement savings program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a Process Technician – Painter/Masker/Sealer to prepare and spray primer and topcoat, and apply sealant on aircraft components manufactured on site.

The role operates on the Afternoon shift (4:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m., Monday–Thursday) with on-site work requirements and a strong emphasis on quality documentation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, and a minimum of 2 years of current painting or sealant experience.
• Experience in material handling and crane/hoist operations.
• The selected candidate has to be eligible to work in Canada; successful candidate must meet all requirements under ITAR and CCGP.

Responsibilities

• Part loading, fixturing and unloading.
• Painting, cleaning, attaching fixtures and demasking.
• Masking, sanding, cleaning, demasking, cleaning, final paint touch-ups and ink stamping.
• Mix and apply sealant to bushings, parts and detail components, flight controls, etc. Booth and equipment maintenance.
• Perform work from set-up sheets, manufacturing sheets and drawings.
• Document actions in support of quality logs, communicate all discrepancies to supervision and create Product Defect Sheets (PDS) as required.
• Support and promote continuous improvement, 5S activities and Standard Work Development in the cell.
• Participation in cross-functional training in related processes as required.
• Multi-task in the cell and perform other duties as assigned including TPM and machine checklist.

Skills

Painting experience

Sealant application

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-18 Country: Canada Location: CA-ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE Position Role Type: Onsite

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is looking to hire Process Technician – Painter/Masker/Sealer who will be reporting to the Afternoon Shift Assembly Supervisor. As the Process Technician – Painter/Masker/Sealant, you will be involved in the preparation and the spray application of primer along with topcoat, and sealant on aircraft components machined on site.

Work Location: Oakville Facility, Ontario – Canada Shift Hours – Weekday Afternoon (Monday-Thursday) 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

What You Will Do

• Part loading, fixturing and unloading.
• Painting, cleaning, attaching fixtures and demasking.
• Masking, sanding, cleaning, demasking, cleaning, final paint touch-ups and ink stamping.
• Mix and apply sealant to bushings, parts and detail components, flight controls, etc Booth and equipment maintenance
• Perform work from set-up sheets, manufacturing sheets and drawings.
• Document actions in support of quality logs, communicate all discrepancies to supervision and create Product Defect Sheets (PDS) as required.
• Support and promote continuous improvement, 5S activities and Standard Work Development in the cell.
• Participation in cross-functional training in related processes as required.
• Multi-task in the cell and perform other duties as assigned including TPM and machine checklist.

Qualifications We Require Typically

• High school diploma, and a minimum of 2 years of current painting or sealant experience.
• Experience in material handling and crane/hoist operations.
• The selected candidate has to be eligible to work in Canada; successful candidate must meet all requirements under ITAR and CCGP.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to work either independently or collaboratively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and use an overhead crane in a safe manner.

Additional Information

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter‑weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

The salary range for this role is 61,334 CAD – 81,003 CAD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Eligible for Referral Bonus. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.