Industrial Spray Painter for Heavy Machinery Coatings

Orion Group; Ballygawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group are seeking an experienced Wet Painter / Industrial Paint Sprayer to join our coatings team in Ballygawley. You will prepare, prime and apply finishes to fabricated steel components and large assemblies used in heavy engineering equipment.

The role requires knowledge of airless and conventional spray techniques, attention to detail and a safety-conscious approach. 39-45 hour week with overtime opportunities and a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Industrial Wet Painter or Spray Painter.
• Experience using airless and conventional spray equipment.
• Knowledge of paint preparation, mixing and application.
• Understanding of coating thickness and quality requirements.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and production instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Safety-conscious, reliable and able to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel components by cleaning, sanding, masking and surface inspection.
• Apply primers, undercoats and topcoats using spray equipment.
• Mix paints, hardeners and thinners per specifications.
• Ensure finishes meet colour, coverage, thickness and appearance.
• Inspect finished components and carry out touch-ups and repairs.
• Identify and report defects before and after painting.
• Clean spray equipment, paint booths and tools.
• Complete production and quality documentation.
• Move components as trained and authorised.
• Maintain housekeeping and health, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Airless spray painting

Conventional spray painting

Paint preparation

Reading specifications/drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork / independence

Safety conscious

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Conventional spray equipment

Job description

Orion Group are seeking an experienced Wet Painter / Industrial Paint Sprayer to join our coatings team in Ballygawley. You will prepare, prime and apply finishes to fabricated steel components and large assemblies used in heavy engineering equipment.

The role requires knowledge of airless and conventional spray techniques, attention to detail and a safety-conscious approach. 39-45 hour week with overtime opportunities and a competitive salary dependent on experience.