Furnishings Technician

Employment Type: Full-time | Location: Jacksonville, FL | Division/Department: MRO/Furnishings

About the role

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer a friendly working environment and are committed to creating one of the leading workforces, products, and services in the aviation industry. This position reports directly to the Department Lead.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Effective communication, both verbal and written
• Confidentiality
• Excellent investigation and critical-thinking ability
• Judgement
• Professionalism
• Organization and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Safely perform painting and detailing of aircraft under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of sanding parts and components.
• Properly clean parts and components prior to painting.
• Mask parts and components prior to application of coating.
• Working knowledge of strippers and their use.
• Excellent attention to etching metal and applying chemical conversion coatings.
• Repair and complete modifications on aircraft.
• Working knowledge of lifts, power buffers, arc welders, and spray guns.
• Properly dispose of hazardous waste and follow color charts.
• Report unserviceable equipment to lead/manager.
• Demonstrate safe working practices and techniques.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and pass a respirator fit test physical.
• Other miscellaneous duties as required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others.
• Work well with little supervision and pay close attention to details.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work alone and in a team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a related field with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Minimum 2 years' experience within the aerospace/aviation industry (preferred).

Training Requirements

Training will be conducted online unless otherwise specified and must be completed within the first 3 months of employment.

• HR & IT Orientation (instructor-led)
• Safety Orientation (instructor-led)
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Safety Management System (SMS)
• General Procedures Manual (GPM)
• Maintenance Policy Manual (MPM)
• Human Factors
• WHMIS Training Requirements
• Respect in the Workplace Training
• Workplace Violence and Harassment Training
• Workplace Sensitivity Training
• Workplace Bullying Training for Employees

Supervisors with direct reports must also complete:

• A Guide to Workplace Incident Investigations
• Duty of Persons Directing Work (Bill C-45)
• Management Development Program (instructor-led)
• Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Training for Supervisors
• Progressive Discipline
• Supervisor 101 - Avmax Internal Training (instructor-led)

Safety Committee Members must complete additional training:

• A Guide to Workplace Incident Investigations
• Health and Safety Committee Training for Committee Members

Elective programs and courses are available for skill development and career progression, subject to prior approval by the authorizing Manager.

Benefits

Avmax offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and retirement plan.