Paint Technician

First Base; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base in Nuneaton is seeking a Senior Paint Technician to join a busy Paint Shop environment. You will prepare carbon fibre parts and substrates, apply primers and topcoats, and ensure high-quality finishes that meet customer requirements.

The role requires experience in preparation processes, strong hand skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and painting carbon fibre parts.
• Understanding of paint preparation processes to achieve high standards.
• Ability to work accurately and meet customer deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare carbon fibre parts and substrates to a high standard.
• Prepare surfaces and primer for topcoat.
• Mask and prepare components for painting.
• Colour match to customer samples.
• Select paint suitable for the application.
• Spray primers, base coats, top coats and finishes.
• Texture, tint and lacquering of components.
• Address pinholes and voids with filler; perform quality checks.
• Produce high-quality parts per customer requirements.
• Follow work instructions and maintain quality.
• Dispose of waste correctly.
• Assist with jig setup and additional tasks.

Skills

Paint shop experience

Carbon fibre handling

Attention to detail

Hand skills

Communication skills

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Industry-standard paint qualification

Job description

Senior Paint Technician

Location: Nuneaton

Hours: Double day shifts, 37 hours per week

Salary: £32,000 - £39,375 per annum

Job Type: Permanent

Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Senior Paint Technician to join a busy Paint Shop environment. The successful candidate will have experience preparing and painting components to a high standard, ideally within an aerospace, automotive, defence or manufacturing environment. Experience working with carbon fibre parts would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare carbon fibre parts and various substrates to a high standard.


• Prepare surfaces and primer ready for topcoat.


• Carry out masking and component preparation prior to painting.


• Colour match to customer samples.


• Select paint suitable for the application.


• Spray primers, coloured base coats, top coats and cosmetic finishes.


• Carry out texturing, tinting and lacquering of components.


• Use filler to address pinholes, voids and shapes.


• Complete quality checks on finished components.


• Produce high-quality parts in line with customer requirements.


• Follow work instructions and maintain quality standards.


• Ensure hazardous and non-hazardous waste is disposed of correctly.


• Assist with additional work, including jigs and parts set-up.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience within a paint shop, body shop or similar manufacturing environment.


• Experience preparing and painting carbon fibre parts would be advantageous.


• Strong understanding of preparation processes required to achieve a high paint standard.


• Good hand skills and a strong eye for detail.


• Automotive model development or body shop experience would be advantageous.


• A recognised industry-standard paint qualification would be desirable.


• Confident, flexible and able to adapt to changing requirements.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet customer deadlines