Aircraft Painter/prepper

Comtek is an innovative supplier of composite components and repair services to business jet and regional aircraft markets. We design, manufacture and repair structural components that are used on thousands of aircraft every day, across the globe.

Comtek is a growing company that is committed to recognizing the work of its team members through financial and career growth opportunities. We offer an energetic culture in a professional work environment that is both challenging and exciting and is led by experienced and engaging leaders. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our team members and their commitment to our customers. Although Comtek is growing, our culture is that of a small organization - we are a tightly-knit group with open collaboration across all levels.

If you are seeking a challenging career where initiative is encouraged and you support our values of honesty, mutual respect and commitment to our customers, then we want you to join the Comtek team

To ensure that the various aerospace parts are properly prepared for the repair and/or painting process. These duties must be handled in a competent, efficient, and productive manner to ensure the parts have been prepared for repair and/or painting.

**Responsibilities**
- Remove surface contamination such as grease, deposits, scale, etc. prior to surface preparation
- Removal of paint is performed by mechanical means (D/A sander and/or hand sanding)
- Threaded holes, tapped holes are to be plugged or masked using a clean release masking tape
- Masking of parts prior to paint
- Review teardown reports (identifies scope of work repaired for a repair)
- Understanding of scheduling requirements to meet customer demands
- Painter duties and responsibilities, when required
- When required additional roles and responsibilities may be assigned

**Requirements**:

- Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
- 1-2 years’ experience and basic understanding of body prep process, would be an asset
- 2-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing painting environment (aerospace preferred), would be an asset
- Knowledge of and ability to mix various paint systems (for example, epoxy, epoxy primers, polyurethanes, enamels, water-based paints)
- Must be able speak, read, write, and understand English
- Aptitude to pay close attention to detail

**Other**
- Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy

Comtek offers competitive compensation and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We value and welcome diversity in our team and strive to maintain a safe and rewarding workplace.

Comtek is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing accessibility.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- How many years of paint/prep experience do you have in a manufacturing environment?

Work Location: In person