Paint Mixer

Adecco; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Paint Mixer to prepare and mix paint components. This role requires knowledge of quality standards and excellent organizational skills. Successful candidates will have 3-5 years in the paint manufacturing industry and a proactive approach. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and requires commitment to health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the paint manufacturing industry preferred.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training to enhance skills.

Responsibilities

• Mix paint materials to meet customer quality standards and internal production requirements.
• Support technicians by ensuring all required paints are available on time.
• Perform paint mixing activities in compliance with quality standards.
• Accurately document and verify all mixed paint materials.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization in paint kitchens.
• Strip, clean, and maintain paint application equipment.
• Ensure tools and equipment are calibrated and maintained.
• Operate paint kitchen systems including fill and loading.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Provide cover for other team members as required.
• Demonstrate initiative in supporting team members and driving continuous improvement.
• Assist the Technical Manager with departmental activities as needed.

Skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Flexible and proactive approach to work

Strong initiative and willingness to learn

Methodical and organized work style

Capable of training others

Job description

Job Title: Paint Mixer
Location: Birmingham
Department: Paint
Working Hours: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hourly Rate: 13.75

Job Purpose:

To prepare and mix paint components in accordance with supplier specifications and technical data sheets (TDS), ensuring high-quality standards for internal production and timely delivery to technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mix paint materials to meet customer quality standards and internal production requirements.
• Support technicians by ensuring all required paints are available on time and in full.
• Perform paint mixing activities in compliance with IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Accurately document and verify all mixed paint materials, including part numbers, batch numbers, mix ratios, viscosity, temperature, filtration, and pH values.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization in paint kitchens and stores using 5S and FIFO systems.
• Strip, clean, and maintain paint application equipment.
• Ensure all tools and equipment (e.g., viscosity cups, rheometers, thermometers, scales) are calibrated and maintained.
• Operate paint kitchen systems including fill and loading, agitation, lifters, filter changes, and top-up procedures.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Provide cover for other team members as required.
• Demonstrate initiative in supporting team members and driving continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Assist the Technical Manager with departmental activities as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in the paint manufacturing industry preferred.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training to enhance skills.

Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Strong initiative and willingness to learn.
• Methodical and organized work style.
• Capable of training others.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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