Paint Prepper & Polisher

Adecco Portugal; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is seeking a Paint Prepper and Polisher with experience in aerospace/automotive/manufacturing, especially carbon fibre parts. This role focuses on surface prep, masking, and component mounting prior to painting.

You will follow work instructions, ensure high-quality finishes, and comply with health and safety policies including waste disposal and PPE usage, contributing to a reliable production flow.

Qualifications

• Preparation of various substrates ready for primer.
• Preparation of primer for topcoat.
• Able to use filler for pinholes, voids and shapes.
• An eye for detail and hand skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand the preparation process required to achieve a high paint standard.
• Carry out the masking of components and component preparation prior to painting.
• Adhere to all requirements for hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal.
• Ability to produce high-quality parts.
• Follow work instructions.
• Meet the customer requirements.
• Polish gloss finish components to a high-quality.
• Show respect to team members and colleagues.
• Wear the provided uniform correctly and maintain a clean work area.
• Read and fully understand the Info Hub.
• Wear PPE and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Surface preparation

Masking

Waste disposal

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Profile

Paint Prepper and Polisher preferably experience within an aerospace/automotive/manufacturing environment particularly with carbon fibre parts.

Operations include surface preparation, masking and mounting components prior to paint.

Job

Responsibilities

• Understanding the preparation process required in order to achieve a high paint standard.
• Carry out the masking of components and component preparation prior to painting.
• Adhere to all requirements for hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal.
• Ability to produce high-quality parts.
• Follow work instructions.
• Meeting the customer requirements
• Polishing gloss finish components to a high-quality

Essential Skill Set

• Preparation of various substrates ready for primer
• Preparation of primer for topcoat
• Able to use filler for pinholes, voids and shapes
• An eye for detail and hand skills

Desirable Skill Set

• Automotive model development and body shop / paint shop general skills
• Experienced in working on and preparing carbon fibre parts to a high level

Person Skills

• To take pride in your own work and to strive to meet and exceed quality standards.
• To be the best possible team member and give help and support where possible.
• To be reliable and consider the effect any absence may have on your team.
• To always communicate clearly and politely with your colleagues.
• To arrive at work in good time to be at your workstation and ready to begin work at your designated start time.
• To ensure your department and your own work area is always kept clean and tidy.

General

Responsibilities

• To show respect without exception to your team members and all colleagues as well as visitors and suppliers.
• Wearing the uniform provided correctly and smartly.
• To read and fully understand the Info Hub

Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

• To always wear the required protective work wear (PPE).
• To ensure compliance with all Company policies, processes and procedures and appropriate legislation including The Health & Safety Work Act and The Equality Act.
• To have completed QHSE Induction Training.
• To comply with any recommendations made by our Occupational Health Advisers to ensure your health and safety on site.