Aviation Machinist

Profile:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Machinist to join our manufacturing team in Sidney BC. Your expertise and knowledge will contribute to the growth and success of our organization as we strive to maintain high standards of quality and safety in aircraft manufacturing.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Machine aircraft parts and/or tooling and other parts from routine and exotic materials utilizing both conventional and CNC equipment;
• Able to program CNC equipment;
• Capable of meeting all DOT, Viking Air and customer quality requirements;
• Able to assist in training, directing and supervising Junior Employees;
• Able to work efficiently, safely and with minimum supervision;
• Able to estimate and plan projects on time and on budget;
• Able to carry out In-process inspections;
• Maintaining a clean work area, and alerting their Supervisor of any safety concerns;
• Be responsible to their assigned Charge Hand;
• Any other duties assigned

Skills & Experience:

• Possess an Inter Provincial Machinist Trades Qualification or similar trade equivalency from another recognized national, state, or provincial body.
• 4+ years experience
• Must be able to meet all physical duties required of the department.

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence.

As such, it is an expectation that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals.

Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.