Bench Operator - Process Shop

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

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.

As a Bench Operator (Paint prep) you’ll complete technical work related to the repair of components by using such processes as surface treating, the application of anti-galling coatings, dry film compounds, metalized paints and conversion coatings, to both original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and Company specifications. The work involves the operation of curing ovens. 

**Entry level position, no experience needed. We will train qualified candidates.

What You’ll Do

Perform surface preparation and refinishing operations on components. This includes:

• Determine the correct method of refinishing required in accordance with the Detailed Work Instruction requirements, and the applicable PCP’s and original equipment manufacturing (OEM) service process and operation procedures (SPOP’s).

• Preparation and management of the refinishing solutions and coatings used.

• Mask parts prior to the application of surface treatments or coatings on components that require partial protection while processing.

• Apply surface treatments and coatings to components in accordance with the applicable PCP and repair instruction.

• Operate the baking ovens to ensure the correct curing of the various applied coatings.

• Ensuring that the daily maintenance and housekeeping procedures are carried out on the paint spray booth equipment, curing ovens and blasters.

• Review updated and/or revised SPOP’s and PCP manuals, so as to ensure that the current refinishing criteria are valid.

• Perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled by the applicable preventative                maintenance program.

• Removal of existing coatings by abrasive blasting.

• Prepare and apply anti-galling and dry film compounds to parts.

• Preparation and operation of curing oven to PCP’s, to bake or cure restored components.

• All required maintenance of machine and cleanliness of area keeping in mind all 5s methods.

• Perform all other duties as assigned to ensure departmental efficiency.

• Model behaviors consistent with good quality, health and safety, and environmental management practices.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 or equivalent

• Ability to use basic hand tools

• Ability to use and care for precision measuring and torqueing devices

• Must be physically capable of safely handling and maneuvering aircraft components, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and 20 lbs frequently, while using hoists and other lifting equipment as required.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout an 8-hour shift.

• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and other required protective equipment, for the duration of the shift.

• Must be able to safely operate hand tools, specialty tools, computer equipment,

• Must be eligible to work in Canada on a permanent basis

Desired Characteristics:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience is considered an asset

• Preference will be given to individuals with education in the aerospace industry

• Good written and oral communication skills

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Company pension with 5% Company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Bonus opportunities
• Health and Dental coverage
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities