Aircraft Plater/Heat Treater

Aircraft Plater/Heat Treater

Sidney, BC, Canada Req #753 Monday, May 13, 2024 De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aircraft Plater/Heat Treater to join our manufacturing team in Sidney BC . Your expertise and knowledge will contribute to the growth and success of our organization as we strive to maintain high standards of quality and safety in aircraft manufacturing.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform all heat treat operations on carbon steels, stainless steels and aluminum alloys in accordance with customer specifications; Comprehensive knowledge of process specifications and ensure Company adherence; Able to assist in training, directing and supervising Junior Employees; Perform instrument and equipment and solution checks as required to meet all customer quality standards; Anodize in accordance with customer specifications; Passivate in accordance with customer specifications; Apply Chemical Conversion Coatings in accordance with customer specifications; Clean and prepare parts for welding operations; Chemically clean and prepare for painting various parts and materials Capable of meeting all DOT, Viking Air and customer quality requirements

Skills & Experience

Canadian provincial or inter-provincial plating certification or a completed Kushner electro-plating know-how course, or equivalent ticket from another country is considered an asset Able to safely store and maintain consumable materials; Able to work safely and efficiently with a minimum of supervision;

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence.

As such, it is an expectation that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals.

Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.

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Pay Type Hourly Sidney, BC, Canada Share this job:

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