Paint Prepper

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established global leader in design and manufacturing as a Paint Prepper. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the production of industry-leading products. You will prepare fabricated parts for wet painting, ensuring quality and durability through meticulous attention to detail. Enjoy flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive employee benefits while collaborating with a respected team that values communication and teamwork. If you are passionate about quality and have experience in surface preparation, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Non-contributory Life Assurance

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing parts for wet painting.
• Ability to follow company processes for high-quality finishes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fabricated parts for wet painting using various tools.
• Ensure components are clean and ready for painting.
• Comply with health and safety policies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Use of Power Tools

Surface Preparation

Tools

Drilling Equipment

Grinding Tools

Sanding Tools

Shot Blasting Equipment

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Location: Maidstone Outskirts
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £31,433.64 + Benefits + Overtime

Join a global leader in design and manufacture

Benefit from flexible working hours, a generous holiday allowance, and comprehensive employee benefits

Collaborate with a respected team that values communication, teamwork, recognition, and quality

Opportunities for growth and development within a well-established and innovative company

Our client, a well-established global leader in design and manufacturing, is seeking a skilled paint prepper to join their team in Maidstone. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience in preparing fabricated parts for wet painting to contribute to the production of industry-leading products.

Position Overview
As a Paint Prepper, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and durability of our client’s products. You will be responsible for preparing fabricated parts for wet painting, including drilling, fettling, filling, sanding, shot blasting, sealing, washing, cleaning, degreasing, and masking components. Your attention to detail and adherence to company processes will be essential in achieving a high-quality surface finish and cleanliness level that is ready for painting.

Responsibilities

1. Use power tools for drilling, grinding, and sanding component surfaces in line with company processes
2. Mask threads and bores to protect from shot blast damage and paint ingress
3. Handle components through blast equipment to achieve a good surface finish and high cleanliness level
4. Hang components efficiently for priming and painting
5. Unload components and pack for delivery to production areas and stores, ensuring paint finish is not damaged
6. Clean prep area daily and carry out regular preventative maintenance tasks on the shot blast
7. Comply with the company’s H&S policy and ensure all work is carried out in line with relevant Risk Assessments
8. Adhere to the company’s environmental policies and legal duties, including control of emissions, management of solvents, and disposal and recycling of waste products

Benefits

• 35 hours flexible working hours per week
• Non-contributory life assurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Cash plan

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