At a Glance
- Tasks: Spray and polish automotive parts to perfection using advanced techniques.
- Company: Leading automotive manufacturer with a focus on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rates, overtime opportunities, and potential contract extensions.
- Other info: Proactive culture with a focus on personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and showcase your skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent experience in automotive refinishing.
The predicted salary is between 30.6 - 37.4 £ per hour.
- Paint Technician – Dagenham Details
- Contract- Inside IR35, running until the end of the year. – Potential extensions beyond.
- PAYE rates also available.
- Shift: Early and late rotating weekly (Mon – Fri, 6:00 – 14:00 & Mon – Thurs 14:00 – 12:00)
- Overtime available Role Overview On behalf of our client, an Automotive manufacturer we are currently recruiting a number of contract Paint Sprayers & Polishers to join their team in Pontypool.
The Paint Sprayer role sits within the Operations & Logistics team and has primary responsibility for the painting and refinishing of commercial automotive parts using HVLP equipment.
- Key Activities
- Applying “wet on wet” and producing parts to the highest standard meeting all conformity requirements.
- Mix and match paint according to specifications, ensuring no surfacing issues.
- Apply paint to surfaces utilising your expertise on the spray guns.
- Be proficient in using low-bake ovens and responsible for their upkeep and cleanliness.
- Take responsibility for assessing the quality of products produced within your area through management of and compliance with quality systems.
- Identify issues with under or over-prepped parts.
- Identifying and fixing defects in a timely and proficient manner. This may include the application and use of polishing tools.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping and hygiene are always maintained.
- Ensure the effective supply and movement of parts/products to and from the section, monitoring stock levels and COSHH adherence.
- To complete any process documentation as required in line with the build instructions.
- Proactively identify potential roadblocks, working to present solutions to overcome them and working with your team to prevent recurrence and implement permanent preventative actions.
- Complying with health and safety regulations in your area at all times.
- Support the escalation of any serious issues to the appropriate level of management as required. Skills & Experience
- Uphold an upbeat “can do” attitude, have a proactive and positive approach, with a desire to succeed both personally and for the business.
- Qualified in City & Guilds Level 3 or IMI refinishing automotive industry or be time served with demonstrable exposure to an environment with a similar product finish.
- Good knowledge of paint application techniques.
- Ability to mix and match different paint colours accurately.
- Ability to work with a variety of tools and equipment.
- Experience with safe work practices including the use of proper PPE.
- Experience of ovens use and other drying techniques, including curing temperatures and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, as required.
- A good understanding of health, safety processes and fire awareness is essential.
- A good understanding of quality conformance requirements and continuous improvement.
- Be able to work under pressure and prioritise own workload as required
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