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Job Title: Painter

Job Location: Mirabel, QC

Job Code: 43549

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $28,56 - $42,86 CDN per hour

The role you will play

From complex drawings, production orders, Materials and Process Standards, the painter applies the various layers of paint, protection or decoration to the interior surfaces of the aircraft or parts, using a gun or brush or manufactured assemblies.

Essential Functions:

• Perform the different operations to prepare surfaces, such as cleaning, priming, stripping, patching, sanding and masking;
• Trace the reference lines on aircraft surfaces, using templates or drawings, to identify the parts to mask and determine the distribution of colors and positioning of decals and symbols;
• Prepare and use all kinds of paint spraying devices, mix or dilute paint to obtain the desired consistency and shades;
• Apply the different finishing coats to the inside or outside aircraft surfaces using a brush or spray gun; using a stencil, create symbols and add finishing touches, including the harmonization and matching of colors and position decals and apply finishing coats onto the vinyl or plastic liners on inside aircraft surfaces, so as to obtain perfect color harmonization;
• Apply priming and finishing coats by pulverizing the paint, varnish, electrolytic particles, glazed lacquer or polyurethane on parts or assemblies that were manufactured and then suspended on hooks or placed on turntables and belt conveyors in paint spray booths;
• Apply and monitor the drying process (infrared lamps).

The painter also has to follows the administrative and technical rules in the establishment, such as;

• Health and safety;
• Foreign Object Damage (FOD);
• Flight safety;
• Documentation and files;
• Work instructions;
• Procedures specifications.

Qualifications:

• Training as an aircraft painter or military equivalent or Professional diploma in bodywork or experience as a painter in a paint shop;
• Combined experience in preparing and finishing parts including priming and painting (an asset);
• Experience in aeronautics (an asset);
• Bilingualism (an asset);
• Experience on CF-18 (asset)
• Has strong skills for teamwork;
• Is dynamic and innovative and is stimulated by technical challenges;
• Is organized, autonomous and has a developed analytical sense. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.