Paint Preparation Operative

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer located in the outskirts of Maidstone is seeking a skilled Paint Prepper. The successful candidate will prepare fabricated parts for painting and ensure the highest quality standards are met. A detailed role focusing on maintaining the finish and durability of products, with opportunities for overtime available.

Benefits

Pension scheme after 3 months

Life cover from day one

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Must visually inspect components and prepare fabricated parts.
• Requires commitment to high-quality standards and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fabricated parts for wet painting through various techniques.
• Operate power tools and maintain the cleaning area.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good hand-eye coordination

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Job description

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Paint Prepper – Global Leader in Design & Manufacturing
£24,669.48 – £29,285.64 plus Benefits
Loads of overtime available £10k+
Outskirts of Maidstone

Our client, a well-established manufacturer is seeking a skilled Paint Prepper to join their team in Outskirts of Maidstone. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the production of innovative products that play a crucial role in today’s world.

Position Overview
As a Paint Prepper, you will be responsible for preparing fabricated parts for wet painting, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards. This role is essential in maintaining the exceptional finish and durability of the company products, which are relied upon by people worldwide.

Responsibilities
– Prepare fabricated parts for wet painting, including drilling, fettling, filling, sanding, shot blasting, sealing, washing, cleaning, degreasing, and masking components

– Operate power tools for drilling, grinding, and sanding component surfaces in line with established processes

– Mask threads and bores to protect from shot blast damage and paint ingress

– Handle components through blast equipment to achieve a high-quality surface finish and cleanliness level

– Hang components efficiently for priming and painting

– Unload and pack components for delivery to production areas and stores, ensuring the paint finish remains undamaged

– Monitor blast profiles on a daily basis

– Clean the prep area daily

– Maintain and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE)

– Perform regular preventative maintenance tasks on the shot blast equipment

– Adhere to the company’s health and safety, environmental, and waste management policies

Requirements
– Excellent attention to detail and ability to visually inspect components during preparation

– Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards

– Good hand-eye coordination

– Strong interpersonal and communication skills

– Ability to work independently and as part of a team

– Physical fitness to stand for long periods, climb flight steps, and manually handle various components

Benefits
– Pension scheme after 3 months of employment

– Life cover from day one

– 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

– Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

– Long service awards

– Various employee well-being initiatives

Alongside this comprehensive benefits package, you’ll be part of a company that values respect, communication, teamwork, recognition, and quality. The supportive work environment fosters collaboration and provides opportunities for long-term career growth and development.

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