Paint Prep Operative

Specfab Ltd.; Regno Unito; Remoto; GBP 23.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Specfab Ltd. is seeking a skilled surface preparation operative to prepare fabricated steelwork and components for industrial painting. You will abrasive blast, shot blast, grind, sand, and degrease surfaces, remove rust and contaminants, and mask areas to remain paint-free.

You will inspect work, maintain clean prep areas, operate lifting equipment, and follow health and safety, environmental and quality procedures. GCSE level education and at least 1 year in a similar role are expected.

Competenze

• GCSE level education or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience with blasting techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of paint systems and mixing techniques.

Mansioni

• Prepare fabricated steelwork and components for painting.
• Perform abrasive blast / shot blast as required.
• Conduct mechanical preparation using grinders, sanders and power tools.
• Degrease and clean surfaces.
• Remove rust, scale, weld spatter and other contaminants.
• Mask components and machined areas that must remain paint-free.
• Inspect surfaces before painting and identify any additional prep needs.
• Follow all health and safety, environmental and quality procedures.

Conoscenze

Strong work ethic

Health and safety awareness

Team communication

Crane and power tools operation

Formazione

GCSE level or equivalent

Strumenti

Crane operation

Air tools

Hand tools

Descrizione del lavoro

• Prepare fabricated steelwork, machinery and components for industrial painting.
• Carry out surface preparation using methods such as:
• Abrasive blasting / shot blasting where required.
• Mechanical preparation using grinders, sanders and power tools.
• Degreasing and cleaning.
• Removal of rust, scale, weld spatter and other contaminants.
• Inspect surfaces before painting and identify areas requiring additional preparation.
• Mask components, machined surfaces, threads, bearings, hydraulic components and other areas that must remain paint-free.
• Ensure components are prepared in accordance with the required paint specification and application system.
• Maintain clean and organised preparation areas and equipment.
• Handle fabricated components and machinery safely using appropriate lifting equipment and workshop practices.
• Check completed preparation work to ensure it meets the required standard before components progress to painting.
• Assist painters and other production personnel when required.
• Carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of preparation equipment.
• Follow all company health and safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Correctly store and dispose of preparation materials, consumables and waste.
• Report damaged equipment, quality issues or production concerns to the relevant supervisor.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the paint shop and preparation areas.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Attainments

• Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Previous experience in a similar role, minimum of 1 year
• Proven experience with blasting techniques and equipment
• Good knowledge of paint systems and mixing techniques

Skills and Competencies

• A strong work ethic
• Ability to work safely following health and safety regulations
• Good communication skills and team-oriented attitude
• Operational use of Crane, Air & Hand Tools