Paint Preparation Operative

£24,669.48 – £29,285.64

Outskirts of Maidstone

Working Hours:

• Mon to Thur (either 06:30 to 15:30 OR 07:30 to 16:30)
• Friday (either 06:30 to 11:30 OR 07:30 to 15:30)
• Overtime will be available

Job Description:

KHR is working with a leading manufacturer in the outskirts of Maidstone who are looking for a Paint Preparation Operative to join their team! If you are an experienced Paint Prepper, with excellent attention to detail, then this is the role for you.

Duties include:

• To prepare fabricated parts for wet painting including drilling, fettling, filling, sanding, shot blasting, sealing, washing, cleaning, degreasing, and masking of components.
• Using power tools for drilling, grinding, and sanding component surfaces in line with the company's processes.
• Masking of threads and bores to protect from shot blast damage and paint ingress.
• Handling these components through the blast equipment and washing equipment to achieve a good surface finish and high cleanliness level ready to accept the paint.
• Hanging components in an efficient manner for priming, painting, and baking.
• Unloading components and packing for delivery to production areas and stores ensuring the paint finish is not damaged.
• Day-to-day monitoring of the blast profiles.
• Daily cleaning of prep lines and prep bays.
• To take personal responsibility for the PPE issued and ensure it is kept in good condition at all times.
• To clean and carry out regular preventative maintenance tasks on the shot blast.
• Daily and weekly 5s and housekeeping duties.
• To comply at all times with the company H&S policy and to ensure that all work is carried out in line with the relevant Risk Assessments.
• To adhere to the Company’s environmental policies and legal duties, specifically control of emissions, management of solvents, and the disposal and recycling of waste products.

Candidate Profile:

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to visually inspect each component as it is being prepared.
• Able to work to high-quality standards.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly.
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Good time management.

They are hiring immediately, so send in your CV today!

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