Job Description
WE’RE LOOKING FOR A COMPOSITE SANDING TECHNICIAN
POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE, ONTARIO
This position reports directly to the Supervisor, Composite Prep & Paint. The Composite Sanding Technician is responsible for sanding and filling all aircraft composite panels (parts) as part of the preparation for painting and priming.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Sanding Composite Panels:
- Pick parts from buffer rack according to the priority list prepared by the supervisor
- Perform the sanding process in accordance with AH and AHCA specifications
- Perform sanding processes by using air powered orbital sanders, sanding blocks and sandpaper to sand parts
- Once parts have been sanded, mix filling compound according to manufacturer’s specifications
- Use spatula/putty knife to apply filler to pin holes and imperfections found on parts
- Repeat the steps listed above at least two times to part until surface is free from imperfections
2. Preparation/Remove surface dust:
- Use compressed air to blow off dust from sanded parts
- Wash composite parts with recommended solvent based on specifications
- Ensure all parts are investigated thoroughly for defects (i.e. pinholes, repair, etc) before paint
3. Masking Parts:
- Job duties may also include applying masking tape and masking paper to unpainted areas/protected previously coated areas when necessary
4. Departmental Involvement:
- Troubleshooting and recommendations for process/tooling/ergonomic/safety improvements
- Foster health and safety in the workplace and knowledge of health and safety requirements
- Demonstrate standard work practices to ensure quality standards are met
- Ensure work areas and equipment are kept clean and neat – 5S and FOD free
- Assist with work station set up
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
- Experience with sanding and prepping would be an asset
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:
- Knowledge of quality requirements and how to effectively meet quality standards
- Teamwork focus
- Attention to detail
- Follow standardized work instructions
- Be able to use measuring instruments
- Mechanical aptitude
- Service minded
- Experience in aerospace industry preferred
- Organized Individual
- Work independently under general supervision
- Troubleshooting
- Able to use independent action and judgment in order to solve common problems
Job Requirements
- Required to work weekly rotating shifts
- Required to wear tyvek suit, steel toe shoes/boots, safety glasses, dust mask and hearing protection