Cleaner, Parts (Helicopter Business Unit)

Parts Cleaner 

Location: Winnipeg, MB Canada

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way.

Collaboration, teamwork, and having each other's backs are the norm here. Our growth in this expanding industry means getting career stability and opportunities to grow. With great resources, an inclusive atmosphere, and a culture based on shared values, we’ll support you in building a solid career with a team you can count on.

As a Parts Cleaner, you will perform chemical and mechanical cleaning of parts and other metal products by hand, solvent bath or other processes to remove unwanted materials.

What you’ll do:

• Learn and operate various cleaning methods, including hand cleaning with industrial solvents, chemical cleaning, grit blasting, and mechanical cleaning processes.
• Operate and maintain metal cleaning equipment such as vapor blasters, wheelabrators, deburrers, and blast cabinets.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final cleaning, including drying methods (hot water, air, oven).
• Maintain cleaning tanks, monitor chemical concentrations, and perform titration checks.
• Prepare and mask surfaces for cleaning and non-destructive testing.
• Identify and segregate metal parts for appropriate cleaning processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, disposing of waste properly.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-train in complementary skills.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and report any hazards or discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per shift with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis (up to 33% of shift) with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions in English with basic comprehension sufficient to complete assigned tasks after training.

• Ability to perform basic computer functions such as entering data, completing simple forms, or following digital checklists after training.

•  Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to chemicals, noise, dust, and machinery while using required PPE for all applicable tasks after training is provided.

Desired Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Thorough knowledge of titrating chemicals.
• Working knowledge of material safety data sheets and the handling of hazardous materials/chemicals.
• Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, MSDS labels and original equipment manufacturer manuals for cleaning and related processes
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems.

Benefits that make life better: (Canada)

• Comprehensive Healthcare 

• Company pension plan with 100% company match; up to 5% vested (Canada)

• Paid Time Off starting on day one

• Bonus opportunities

• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Learning & Training opportunities