thermospray operator

Government of Canada - Western; Alberta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian government entity in Alberta is looking for a skilled worker to manage metal coating processes. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience in related industries. This on-site role includes responsibilities like operating electroplating equipment and ensuring workplace safety. The position offers various health benefits, including dental and vision care, plus financial perks like bonuses and RRSP contributions.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in aviation and aerospace, component manufacturing industry.
• Bondable, able to pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Clean work area and maintain inventory.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Operate electroplating equipment.
• Prepare metallizing solutions according to specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Excellent written communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Office

CNC machines

Automatic metal coating machinery

Metal spray equipment

Micrometers

Callipers

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work

On site

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

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Clean work area
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches/specifications
• Check proper thickness of plating using micrometers, callipers or other devices
• 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
• Prepare and mix metallizing solutions according to formulas or specifications
• Tend or operate equipment to prepare items for application of protective or decorative coatings
• Tend or operate equipment to spray or coat

Experience and specialization

• Type of product: General metal products

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Surface preparation methods

• Chemical techniques
• Masking
• Removing old coatings manually
• Sandblasters

Type of paints or coatings

• Metallized coatings

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic metal coating machinery
• Callipers
• Metal spray equipment
• Micrometers

Type of industry experience

• Aviation and Aerospace industry
• Component manufacturing industry

Additional information

• Security and safety: Bondable
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Excellent written communication

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits: Bonus, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Night shift premium, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance, Maternity and parental benefits, Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Other benefits: Free parking available, Learning/training paid by employer, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities, Travel insurance