Precision Automotive Paint Technician

Masstemps; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Masstemps is recruiting an experienced Automotive Paint Sprayer to join a busy manufacturing operation near Oldbury. You will prepare components, mix paints and operate spray guns to apply primer, basecoat and topcoat.

In this role you will colour-match, inspect finished parts and perform finishing work while following COSHH and PPE guidelines. A strong eye for detail and ability to work to deadlines in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Automotive Paint Sprayer or in a manufacturing/bodyshop environment.
• Experience using spray guns to apply primers, paints and protective coatings.
• Good knowledge of paint preparation, mixing and application techniques.
• Able to prepare surfaces correctly before painting.
• Experience with metal/automotive components is advantageous.
• Good eye for detail and ability to identify paint defects.
• Able to achieve a consistent, high-quality finish.
• Comfortable in a production environment and meeting deadlines.
• Good understanding of PPE, COSHH and safe handling of paints/solvents.
• Reliable, practical and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare automotive components for painting, including cleaning, degreasing, sanding and masking.
• Mix and prepare paints, primers and coatings to required specs.
• Operate spray guns and other painting equipment for primer, basecoat and topcoat.
• Spray components evenly to achieve required finish, coverage and thickness.
• Carry out colour matching and adjust as required.
• Inspect painted components for defects, runs, imperfections and coverage.
• Carry out finishing, polishing and rectification work where necessary.
• Follow paint specifications, job sheets and production requirements.
• Maintain spray guns, equipment and the paint-spraying area.
• Work safely with paints, solvents and other chemicals, following COSHH and PPE.
• Work to production deadlines while maintaining a consistent standard of finish.

Skills

Automotive paint spraying

Spray gun operation

CosHH knowledge

Quality finish

Teamwork

Tools

Spray guns

Paint prep tools

Job description

Masstemps is recruiting an experienced Automotive Paint Sprayer to join a busy manufacturing operation near Oldbury. You will prepare components, mix paints and operate spray guns to apply primer, basecoat and topcoat.

In this role you will colour-match, inspect finished parts and perform finishing work while following COSHH and PPE guidelines. A strong eye for detail and ability to work to deadlines in a team are essential.