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The Opportunity
Have you had previous experience in, or want to learn, the skill of painting? Do you want use current skills and learn new skills relating to Fabrication? Are you able to work well within a team? Are you able to communicate effectively? Do you have a focus on Continuous Improvement?
The position we have open will primarily be responsible for painting within our Fabrication team, although will also encompass general shop duties that form an essential part of our production process.
Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Undertaking spray type applications, including 'baked' and 'air dry' coatings;
Cleaning & maintenance of all paint related equipment;
Control of paint supplies and related materials;
Assembly of doors and panels;
Label application;
Production and inspection of coating applications;
General fabrication duties - producing fabricated pieces and light duty machining operations.
What you'll need
Qualifications
Applicants should:
Have a strong desire to learn the skill of painting or have previous painting experience, particularly using a spray gun and working with different types of paint applications;
Be able to learn or demonstrate the ability to use all equipment required for coating applications used;
Develop, or have a good understanding of all spray type coatings;
Be able to provide input into the improvements of techniques, materials and coating applications;
Ideally have prior experience in a manufacturing environment;
Have the ability to problem-solve;
Have attention to detail and be able to read technical drawings;
Be able to communicate effectively;
Work well in a team environment, as well as use your own initiative;
Be willing to work in other areas of Operations, learning new skills;
Be willing to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
Have continuous improvement as a focus;
Operate with safety as a priority.
Other elements of the role include:
Some lifting of parts is required, generally around 5kg/11lb up to 23kg/50lbs;
Movement of parts around the department is also required;
The role requires a high percentage of standing;
Ability to pass a Respiratory Fit Test (required for use of Respirator while painting);
Required to read documentation;
Regular use of computer.
We're looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
Nautel Ltd.
Nautel is an award-winning company founded and headquartered in Nova Scotia. Nautel has earned an international reputation as a world leader in the design and manufacture of highly specialized large scale communications equipment. Nautel is home to over 225 employees spread across 4 locations and spanning three countries. At Nautel, we feel fortunate to be leaders in an industry that serves billions of people worldwide by supporting the delivery of critical news and information to those who need it. We believe that new ideas and fostering an innovative culture is fundamental to our success, and we encourage our people to embrace these same principles. Nautel is a cutting-edge company where employees work within a team-based environment, and the effort of every team member is integral to our success.
We understand that there is no such thing as a perfect candidate, and you do not need to have 100% of the listed requirements in order to apply. You do need to feel energized by the opportunity and want to work as part of our team and operate demonstrating the behaviours below.
At Nautel, we are people who: Work as part of a team, Are accountable for our actions, Operate with integrity, Understand the customers' view, Challenge the status quo and embrace change, Communicate effectively, Operate with safety as a priority.
Nautel values diversity; we are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive and collaborative workplace.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us.
Background checks will be undertaken for all roles.
Are you interested?
Work With Us
If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your cover letter and resume by midnight on 3 January 2021.
The ability to obtain, and maintain, Controlled Goods or other security clearances, may become a requirement of this role. Background checks will be undertaken.