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Paint Technician

  • Port Alberni, BC, Canada

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Original job description

Help Keep Our Aircraft Looking and Performing at Their Best

We are seeking a skilled Aircraft Paint Technician to support aircraft appearance, protection, and finish quality across our operations. This role involves hands-on work performing paint touch-ups, repairs, and coatings as part of a small mobile team traveling to aircraft locations.

How You’ll Contribute to the Team

  • Perform paint touch-ups and localized repairs on aircraft surfaces.
  • Conduct color sanding / wet sanding to remove imperfections and prepare surfaces.
  • Mix, tint, and match paint to achieve accurate color finishes.
  • Perform localized paint spraying and blending as required.
  • Carry out fine detail work using precision paint brushes.
  • Assess aircraft surfaces and determine the appropriate repair approach.
  • Support polishing and finishing processes following paint work.
  • Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
  • Travel with a small team to various aircraft locations.
  • Organize daily tasks and manage time effectively on assignment.
  • Communicate progress and issues clearly with supervisors.

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience with aircraft or automotive paint repair and refinishing.
  • Strong skills in color sanding / wet sanding techniques.
  • Experience mixing, tinting, and matching paint.
  • Paint spraying experience.
  • Fine detail paint brush skills.
  • Strong eye for detail and quality-focused mindset.
  • Ability to plan and organize work independently.
  • Valid passport and ability to travel.
  • Strong communication skills.

What’s In It for You

  • Competitive compensation based on experience.
  • Company-paid benefits and a 5% matching pension plan.
  • Opportunity to work on specialized aircraft projects.
  • Travel opportunities.
More about this job

Responsibilities

Perform localized aircraft paint repairs, touch-ups, and surface finishing as part of a mobile team. Manage time effectively while traveling to various aircraft locations to ensure high-quality results.

Requirements

Requires experience in aircraft or automotive paint refinishing, including proficiency in color sanding, mixing, and spraying. Candidates must possess a valid passport and the ability to travel with a team.

Skills

  • Aircraft paint repair
  • Automotive paint repair
  • Color sanding
  • Wet sanding
  • Paint mixing
  • Paint tinting
  • Paint matching
  • Paint spraying
  • Blending
  • Fine detail painting
  • Surface assessment
  • Polishing
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Company-paid benefits
  • 5% matching pension plan

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Categories

  • Trades
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation

Keywords

  • Aircraft
  • Paint Technician
  • Refinishing
  • Color Sanding
  • Wet Sanding
  • Paint Mixing
  • Paint Tinting
  • Paint Spraying
  • Blending
  • Surface Repair
  • Polishing
  • Mobile Team
  • Travel
  • Quality Control
  • Workmanship
  • Passport

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