Job Title Aircraft Repair II

Department Production

Reports to Supervisor - Production

Job Category Hourly

Job Description About MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. MHI Canada Aerospace, Inc. (MHICA), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is a Tier 1 manufacturer of major aircraft structures and assemblies, based in Mississauga, Ontario. Over the past decade, MHICA has built more than aircraft components, it has built a recognized worldwide reputation for capacity, precision, on-time delivery and excellence. MHICA has two state-of-the-art facilities combined to 476,000 sq. ft. This comprises of Manufacturing & Assembly, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain, where highly-skilled employees are working on Bombardier's sector-leading Global 5000/6000 and Challenger 350 business aircraft. MHICA's technicians build and join wing assemblies and fuselage sections, as well as perform systems and flight control assembly installations and testing.

Scope of Position Reporting to the Supervisor – Production, the Aircraft Repair II leads and participates in Aircraft Repair and On-the-Job Training (OJT) for new MHICA employees, and employees new to existing work areas.

• Providing cross shift/department training to new hires and employees new to existing work areas (including, but not limited to) the following;

• Be involved in Aircraft Repair processes and procedures.

• Bunkai-sho.

• PIR book and stamp.

• Clocking, APC, PDA.

• Providing weekly progression reports.

• Motivating and mentoring new personnel.

• Working with in-house training school for continuous improvement and development.

• Assisting in developing in-house OJT training programs.

• Maintaining and reviewing Cross Training Matrix.

• Leading continuous process improvements through Kaizen initiatives.

• Ability to accomplish duties required effectively and efficiently.

• Effective team leadership, coaching, mentoring and communication skills.

• Must have flexibility to work rotating shifts to accommodate production schedule, including days, afternoons, nights and overtime as required.

• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times on the plant floor (i.e. safety glasses, safety shoes and ear plugs) and follow all Health & Safety procedures at all times.

• Must be able to pass a Pulmonary Fit Test (PFT) for proper fitting of respirators as needed to perform the job safely, especially in work areas that may have exposure to chemicals or odors from paints, solvents etc. To ensure proper fitting of respirators all employees using respirators must be clean shaven at all times as per the Canadian Standard Association (CSA) requirements.

• Must be physically fit, energetic, agile, willing and able to:

• work in restricted spaces (tanks)

• work at heights (3rd floor of jigs)

• work rotating shifts when and as required

• bend, twist, walk on uneven surfaces and climb stairs repeatedly during shift

• perform heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs) as needed to perform the job

• stand for 7 hours of an 8 hour shift

Skills And Qualifications

• Very experienced with hand tools/ power tools for drilling, countersinking, torquing, installing (fasteners, hi-lites).
• Very experienced to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings (2D and 3D). Sub-assemblies, sheet metal assembly, mechanical assembly, etc.
• The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to maintain professionalism.
• Strong knowledge of the build process and the production cycle.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.
• Demonstrate organization and planning skills.
• Availability to work shifts and overtime as needed to support production line.
• Effective team leadership, coaching, mentoring and communication skills.

Experience

• 6+ years of experience as an Aircraft Repair Technician. (External candidates)
• Completion of Structural Assembler III. (Internal candidates)

Education and Certifications

• A diploma in Aircraft Maintenance or similar.
• Certified in 6 of the following certifications (Cold Working Holes; Saturation Shot Peening; Installation of IFB; Repair of Surface Scratches); Qualified in construction and set up of jigs and fixtures; CAD plating.

Please note – the Company will conduct a criminal background check upon hire.

Why MHICA?

• Tier 1 Aero Structures Facility
• Competitive compensation packages
• Extensive training programs
• Employee referral program
• Employee engagement programs all year round
• Comprehensive Benefits & RRSP group contribution program
• Corporate Partnerships

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

MHI Canada Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. MHICA is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). MHICA will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.