Aircraft Plater

WesterkirkSidney, BC
Onsite

About The Position

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is seeking a skilled and experienced Aircraft Plater to join their manufacturing team in Sidney BC. The role involves performing various heat treat operations, anodizing, passivating, and chemical cleaning processes in accordance with customer specifications. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of process specifications, be able to assist in training junior employees, and perform instrument and equipment checks to meet quality standards. This position contributes to the company's commitment to quality and safety in aircraft manufacturing.

Requirements

  • Able to safely store and maintain consumable materials
  • Able to work safely and efficiently with a minimum of supervision

Nice To Haves

  • 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

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

Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Paid vacation
  • Extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision, paramedical)
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP/DPSP Plan
  • Employee and family assistance program
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