We’re all about the craft.

KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful city of Kelowna, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to over 1,100 strong, highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Plating Shop Technician (Chemist) reports to the Repair Shop Supervisor and is responsible for the efficient operation of the Plating Shop.  Our Plating Shop has approximately 30 tanks which are used for various electroplating processes for cadmium, chrome, nickel and chemical conversion of aluminum.

The Plating Shop Technician (Chemist) provides technical expertise to the Plating Shop in all aspects of performance management, employee development, and project progress management. Training will be provided to the incumbent, which may involve some initial travel. 

Please note, this is a 12 month fixed term contract with potential to be extended or become permanent. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the plating processes in accordance with KF Aerospace, Customer, and process specification requirements
• Reviews workload and assigns tasks to ensure timely completion of required plating operations
• Maintains and adjusts process solutions to comply with plating specifications
• Analyzes solutions, performs production tests / inspections and maintains records for all testing requirements
• Ensures that all health, safety, and environmental regulations are adhered to
• Identifies, initiates, recommends, or provides solutions to quality problems through designated channels
• Responsible for the treatment of plating shop wastewater and disposal of waste chemicals 
• Arranges the bi-annual air emissions stack testing (point of contact with consultants)  
• Arranges the annual calibration of the plating shop equipment (point of contact with vendors)
• Point of contact for plating shop quality audits
• Works closely with technicians in other areas of the shop to ensure efficiency of work
• Provides coverage in other areas as required
• Other duties as assigned 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Must have strong chemical background, graduates from a Chemical Science Technology program or equivalent will be given preference. (such as Chemical & Environmental Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology, Mining Process Engineering Technology)
• Plating experience will be considered an asset such as;
  • experience with maintaining and adjustments of process solutions
  • verification / analysis of solutions 
  • plating cadmium (bright, low hydrogen embrittlement, brush on)
  • chemical conversion of aluminum alloy
  • electro-chemical stripping of inorganic finishes
  • hard chrome plating
  • electro deposited nickel plating
  • surface treatment of ferrous alloys
  • quality inspections of plated products experience with aerospace plating specifications
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Problem solver with the ability to work independently, and as a team member
• Strong understanding of environmental conditions
• Safety conscious
• Solid administrative skills
• Able to lead by example

BENEFITS

Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Health and Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Spending Account
• Personal Spending Account
• Paid vacation and Personal time off
• Opportunity to bank overtime
• Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Bonus program based on organizational performance