Position Overview
APEX is currently seeking a
Painter to join its
Aerospace Component Manufacturing Group. This is a
full-time, permanent position reporting to the
Special Processing Supervisor.
The Painter is responsible for preparing parts and materials and applying paint or other non-metallic coatings in accordance with customer specifications and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate assigned work as directed by the Supervisor and promptly report any quality concerns.
- Plan and perform work efficiently to optimize the use of materials, labor, and equipment while meeting production and quality requirements outlined in shop documentation.
- Maintain production schedules and support inventory levels of raw materials and finished products.
- Ensure products meet customer requirements and contractual obligations.
- Perform chemical preparation, masking, and racking of parts.
- Select and mix paints using automated paint-mixing equipment according to established formulas.
- Operate equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents, or otherwise prepare items for coating.
- Apply paint, lacquer, and other protective or decorative coatings using hand-held spray equipment.
- Clean, inspect, and maintain equipment, ventilation systems, compressed air systems, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Load, unload, and move materials and products using appropriate material-handling techniques and equipment.
- Operate pallet jacks and other material-handling devices to load and unload trucks and trailers.
- Perform additional duties as required to meet operational needs, including opening containers or crates, assisting with inventory, weighing and checking materials, and supporting production schedules.
- Maintain stock of paints, tapes, chemicals, and related materials.
- Coordinate with suppliers and purchasing on consignment materials and submit required documentation.
- Monitor shelf life, rotate materials as required, and maintain accurate shelf-life logs.
- Consistently use all required personal protective equipment in accordance with safety policies and direction from the safety committee or lead hand.
Qualifications- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Technical or trade school training is considered an asset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a positive, professional attitude.
- Strong willingness and ability to learn new processes and materials.
- Self-motivated with the ability to perform repetitive tasks consistently.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to become familiar with customer requirements, AS9100, and NADCAP procedures.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and remain organized in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What we offer
APEX offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for learning and development, and a range of employee benefits, including a CSA-approved steel toe boot reimbursement program for employees in eligible roles.
