Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd
CompositePaint,Prep,&SandingTechnician
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“Composite Paint, Prep, & Sanding Technician at Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd. Skills: paint experience. Apply Primer and Top paint to Composite panels. Painter picks all parts from the rack that require the same paint process”
Industry & Context.
Able to use independent action and judgment in order to solve common problems
Must be able to work a weekly rotation (day/afternoon shift), Annual medical is required, Ability to wear steel toe footwear, face mask, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, coveralls, gloves, ear plugs/ear muffs, and respirator
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1-3 years paint experience, Ability to wear steel toe footwear, face mask, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, coveralls, gloves, ear plugs/ear muffs, and respirator, Ability to use various tools such spray guns, sanders, sanding blocks, etc., Be a team player, Attention to detail, A self-starter, Be able to work under minimal supervision, Able to use independent action and judgment in order to solve common problems, Must be able to work a weekly rotation (day/afternoon shift), Annual medical is required
What You'll Do.
Apply Primer and Top paint to Composite panels
Painter picks all parts from the rack that require the same paint process
Ensure dust and contaminants are removed using compressed air or chemical wipe
Perform painting inside paint booth using spray guns in accordance with AH predefined process
they are removed from the booth
Prepare booth for the next run by wetting the floor/hosing it down
Minor sanding and preparation to part prior to paint may be required
Once parts are dry and de-masked
the paint technician will inspect the part for imperfections such as fish eyes
pinholes and dry paint before the part goes to final QA stage
Paint technician will also check the part for paint thickness using a thickness gage
General Equipment Maintenance/Operation
Maintain spray guns by cleaning and replacing worn parts as needed
Maintain breathable air hood by replacing filters and worn parts as needed
Daily operation of the paint booth/ensuring paint booth is ready for the day
Inform Facilities Maintenance if they are any technical issues with the paint booth
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Be a team player
Full Job Description
****Job Description:**** **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES** **Apply Primer and Top paint to Composite panels** * Supervisor delegates priority list in order of which parts need to be painted. * Painter picks all parts from the rack that require the same paint process * Ensure dust and contaminants are removed using compressed air or chemical wipe * Perform painting inside paint booth using spray guns in accordance with AH predefined process. * Once parts are dried, they are removed from the booth. * Prepare booth for the next run by wetting the floor/hosing it down. * Strong knowledge AH paint process and specifications * Minor sanding and preparation to part prior to paint may be required **Paint Inspection** * Once parts are dry and de-masked, the paint technician will inspect the part for imperfections such as fish eyes, solvent pops, pinholes and dry paint before the part goes to final QA stage. * Paint technician will also check the part for paint thickness using a thickness gage. **General Equipment Maintenance/Operation** * Maintain spray guns by cleaning and replacing worn parts as needed * Maintain breathable air hood by replacing filters and worn parts as needed * Daily operation of the paint booth/ensuring paint booth is ready for the day * Inform Facilities Maintenance if they are any technical issues with the paint booth **MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS** **Education** * High school diploma or equivalent **Experience** * 1-3 years paint experience **Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:** * Ability to wear steel toe footwear, face mask, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, coveralls, gloves, ear plugs/ear muffs , and respirator * Ability to use various tools such spray guns, sanders, sanding blocks, etc. * Be a team player * Attention to detail * A self-starter * Be able to work under minimal supervision * Able to use independent action and judgment in order to solve common problems **Other:** * Must be able to work a weekly rotation (day/afternoon shift) * An
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