Industrial Paint Specialist - 2K Spray Expert & Overtime

Randstad Inhouse Services; Larne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Uniform and PPE provided

Accrued paid holidays

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Free on-site car parking

Subsidized on-site canteen

Job summary

Caterpillar at Larne is hiring a Paint Specialist to join the manufacturing team. You will prepare substrates, apply primers and topcoats using 2K systems, and ensure flawless finishes on container units and machinery.

The role requires experience with wet paint, surface repairs, and strict quality control, with day/night shifts and overtime. Training and PPE are provided at the site.

Qualifications

• Proven industrial wet paint experience with 2K systems.
• Competent in wet paint application, surface repairs and defect rectification.
• Capable of following technical instructions and basic math.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare substrates with power tools to strict specs.
• Clean, degrease and prep surfaces for paint.
• Operate 2K and gravity-fed spray systems for primers/topcoats.
• Manage oven bake cycles and perform DFT checks.
• Keep accurate work orders and inspection records.
• Inspect and service spray guns and paint line equipment.
• Identify and fix paint finish defects; uphold 5S standards.

Skills

Industrial wet paint experience

2K paint systems

Surface repairs & defect rectification

Verbal instructions comprehension

Working at heights / confined spaces

Rotational day/night shift flexibility

Education

ICATS or ICorr certification

Tools

Spray guns

2K spray systems

Gravity-fed spray systems

Oven bake curing

Job description

Caterpillar at Larne is hiring a Paint Specialist to join the manufacturing team. You will prepare substrates, apply primers and topcoats using 2K systems, and ensure flawless finishes on container units and machinery.

The role requires experience with wet paint, surface repairs, and strict quality control, with day/night shifts and overtime. Training and PPE are provided at the site.