Painter
- Moncton, NB, Canada
Full-time
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Position Overview
APEX Industries is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Painter to join our Aerospace Component Manufacturing Group. This is full-time role reporting to the Special Processing Supervisor.
This position involves preparing and applying specialized coatings to aerospace components in a precision manufacturing environment where surface quality, coating consistency, and strict adherence to specifications are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Surface Preparation & Coating Application
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.
If you have experience applying precision coatings using spray equipment and take pride in producing consistent, high-quality finishes, we encourage you to apply.
APEX Industries is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Painter to join our Aerospace Component Manufacturing Group. This is full-time role reporting to the Special Processing Supervisor.
This position involves preparing and applying specialized coatings to aerospace components in a precision manufacturing environment where surface quality, coating consistency, and strict adherence to specifications are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Surface Preparation & Coating Application
- Prepare metal components for coating through cleaning, degreasing, sanding, masking, and other approved surface preparation methods.
- Mix and prepare paints, primers, and other coating materials according to established formulas, manufacturer instructions, and applicable specifications.
- Apply primers, paints, lacquers, and protective coatings using spray-painting equipment, ensuring consistent coverage and finish quality.
- Adjust spray equipment and application techniques to achieve the required finish while minimizing coating defects and material waste.
- Handle, rack, mask, and position components appropriately throughout the preparation, painting, and curing processes.
- Read and follow job travelers, work instructions, customer specifications, and applicable quality requirements.
- Inspect painted components for defects such as runs, fisheyes, orange peel, uneven coverage, contamination, and other surface imperfections.
- Perform required in-process checks and document results in accordance with established procedures.
- Identify and report non-conforming parts, coating defects, or process deviations to the Supervisor.
- Clean, inspect, and maintain spray guns, painting equipment, and work areas.
- Follow established safety procedures for handling paints, solvents, chemicals, and other hazardous materials, including the proper use of PPE.
- Maintain an organized work area and support efficient material handling and production flow.
- Work collaboratively with production and quality teams to meet schedules without compromising workmanship or safety.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Experience with Hands-on experience in automotive refinishing, industrial spray painting, aerospace painting, or comparable precision coating applications.
- Proficiency in surface preparation, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming.
- Experience operating spray-painting equipment and applying coatings to metal components or manufactured products.
- Knowledge of paint mixing, coating application techniques, and identification of common finishing defects.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow technical work instructions, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity and consistency in producing high-quality finishes.
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to workplace safety, reliable attendance, and meeting production targets without compromising quality.
- Previous experience in aerospace or other precision manufacturing environments is considered an asset.
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.
If you have experience applying precision coatings using spray equipment and take pride in producing consistent, high-quality finishes, we encourage you to apply.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare metal components and apply primers, paints, and protective coatings using spray equipment, while ensuring consistent finishes and minimizing defects. Inspect and document coating quality, follow specifications and safety procedures, maintain equipment and work areas, and collaborate with production and quality teams.
Requirements
Candidates need hands-on experience in automotive refinishing, industrial spray painting, aerospace painting, or comparable precision coating work, including surface preparation and spray equipment operation. They should understand paint mixing and finishing defects, follow technical and quality instructions, demonstrate attention to detail and troubleshooting ability, and prioritize safety and production targets.
Skills
- Surface Preparation
- Spray Painting
- Coating Application
- Paint Mixing
- Masking
- Sanding
- Priming
- Quality Inspection
- Defect Identification
- Technical Work Instructions
- Spray Equipment Maintenance
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Troubleshooting
- Attention to Detail
- Manual Dexterity
Benefits
- Steel-Toe Boot Reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
Keywords
- Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Precision Coatings
- Metal Components
- Surface Preparation
- Cleaning
- Degreasing
- Sanding
- Masking
- Paint Mixing
- Primers
- Paints
- Lacquers
- Protective Coatings
- Spray-Painting Equipment
- Job Travelers
- Work Instructions
- Customer Specifications
- Quality Requirements
- Coating Defects
- In-Process Checks
- Non-Conforming Parts
- Spray Gun Maintenance
- Hazardous Materials
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Production Flow