Paint Prep Technician

The Paint Prep Technician reports directly to the Paint Technician for guidance on tasks and priorities. The Paint Prepper is responsible for properly prepping the aircraft surface for painting.

Major Responsibilities of the Role :

• Keep all workshop areas including materials and paint cabinets clean stocked and organized at all times.
• Keep all tools and parts hanging hardware in good condition immediately reporting any damaged worn or misused equipment.
• Use all provided tools parts hanging hardware as intended without deviating from their primary purpose.
• Conducting surface preparation including sanding polishing coating and priming to ensure proper adhesion.
• Inspecting aircraft surfaces for defects corrosion or damage that may affect the paint application.
• Applying primers fillers and sealants to aircraft surfaces.
• Using scrapers solvents sandpaper acids and other refinishing products to strip clean and prep aircraft for exterior refinishing.
• Utilizing techniques such as sanding stripping etching alodizing cleaning and masking to ensure smooth and uniform surfaces for paint adhesion.
• Adhere to all instructions related to priming metal treating seam sealing and body filler as outlined in the product instructions available at the paint shop podium.
• Follow all the procedures outlined in the Paint Shop Procedures Manual which is provided and maintained at the Paint Shop podium.
• Immediately report any defects or mistakes found during the prep process to the Paint Technician.
• Ensure you fully understand the tasks assigned before proceeding. If unsure seek guidance from the Paint Technician or senior Paint Prep Technicians to avoid any damage to parts or aircraft.
• Collaborating with the paint team to ensure proper communication and coordination during the painting process.
• Documenting work processes and materials used maintaining accurate records for each project.
• Notify the Paint Technician upon completion of tasks. The Paint Technician will inspect the work to ensure its done correctly.
• Report any deviations from paint shop procedures or safety violations immediately to the Paint Technician or Paint Department Manager.
• Follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE). Report any damaged or worn safety gear immediately.
• Complete timesheets at the end of each workday to ensure timely payroll processing.
• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor when interacting with clients vendors and colleagues to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Paint Technician or Paint Department Manager even if they are not explicitly listed in this role description.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Kenn Borek Air offers a comprehensive employment package containing competitive wages excellent company funded benefits program a wellness flexible spending account and a RRSP matching program. And sometimes it is the little gestures such as receiving paid time off to enjoy your birthday!

Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening resulting in a negative test result is a condition of employment. Screening is provided at KBA expense and will be conducted where possible on the first day of employment.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Hospitality Experience,Guest Relations Experience,Cooking,Baking,Sanitation,Knife Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1