Paint Technician
- Port Alberni, BC, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
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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
Visa sponsorship
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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