Cabinetry Technician Apprentice (YPQ)

Flexjet; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned aircraft service provider in Peterborough is seeking Apprentice Cabinetry Technicians for a career-focused, on-the-job learning experience. Successful candidates will assist in building and assembling various aircraft components while learning in a dynamic work environment. The position requires a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well with others. Opportunities to grow in a challenging and supportive atmosphere await.

Qualifications

• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and assembling interior aircraft components.
• Operate power tools necessary for job assignments.
• Support all safety programs and regulations.

Skills

Fluent in English

Detail-oriented

Strong mathematical skills

Ability to multi-task within a team

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Woodworking equipment

Windows and MS Office

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Are you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working on private aircraft? Flexjet, an award-winning organization, is currently looking for Apprentice Cabinetry Technicians to join our team for a career-focused, “earn while you learn”, on-the-job experience.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with:
  • Building, assembling, and finishing various components for the interior of the aircraft during refurbishment
    • Cabinets, galleys, lavatories, wardrobes, tables, etc.
  • Working with wood components and high-grade veneers
  • Working with composites and other light-weight materials
• Remove and disassemble parts; assist with assembly and installation of replacement parts
• Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignments
• Must support all company policies and safety programs to include Transport Canada regulations
• Interpret technical manuals, drawings and blueprints; with some assistance
• Communicate effectively with other personnel at all levels by keeping co-workers and leadership apprised of work progress and difficulties as they arise.
• Work in accordance with established safety practices including proper use of personal protective equipment
• Present a clean and neat work area
• Help with general clean-up of work area.
• Demonstrate professionalism and deliver satisfaction to the internal/external customer
• Perform other related duties & responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Solid verbal and written communication skills; Must be fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Strong working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs
• Must have the ability to multi-task within a team environment
• Must be detail-oriented and well organized; demonstrate excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude
• Successful candidate will be highly motivated and work effectively under pressure and time constraints

REQUIRMENTS

• Comfortable using different types of woodworking equipment.
• Strong mathematical skills and the ability to make accurate measurements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.