Semi Skilled Painter Prepper

Matchtech; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace manufacturer in Eastleigh is seeking a semi-skilled painter to support the delivery of high-quality components. You will mask, mix, apply fillers, and follow detailed specifications. Ideal candidates have good dexterity, health and safety knowledge, and a strong work ethic. The role includes maintaining cleanliness and participating in team initiatives. Full training provided for those with a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 in an allied trade.

Qualifications

• Competent in numeracy and literacy, able to read technical documents.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Apply paint schemes to metallic and composite components.
• Masking and stencilling in accordance with technical drawings.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations and tools.

Skills

Numeracy and literacy skills

Good level of dexterity

Health and safety knowledge

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Timekeeping

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Time-Served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2

Job description

Role Summary

As a semi-skilled painter, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of product, in line with local manufacturing instruction to produce high quality metallic, composite components. In this role you will be responsible for masking, mixing and application of fillers, surface preparation, abrading using orbital sanders, mixing and application Primer paint schemes, and the application of edge seal resins, in accordance with a variety of instructions, following detailed drawing and specifications to produce high quality parts for a variety of aircraft.

Essential Responsibilities

• EHS - Promote a safe workplace environment without risk to health and minimising the impact to the environment. Ensure that all Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and that all accidents and incidents are reported.


• Clocking and Booking - Ensure that all required clockings (time and attendance) and bookings (job costings) are made in an accurate and timely manner.


• Housekeeping - Ensure that workstations are kept clean and maintained, with all tools and equipment stored correctly. Uphold a clear desk policy.


• Quality - Ensure that all Quality standards, processes and procedures are complied with. All work is completed with care and attention minimising wastage.


• Cost Management - Support cost reduction and management initiatives through reducing unnecessary expenditure.


• Knowledge & Skills - Keep knowledge and training up to date for necessary operations to the best of your knowledge and belief to achieve specification and acceptable standards for your role. For example, Approved Operator (AO) stamp(s) to be kept up to date.


• Team Working - Must actively participate in team meetings and be prepared to share knowledge, coach and mentor trainees when required, be willing to be trained in other areas.


• Any other reasonable duties that fall in line with the level of the role.

Role Specific

• Application of Primer paint schemes to a variety of Metallic, composite components.


• Application of resin and fillers to components in accordance with customer specifications and control.


• Manual abrading and use of orbital sander.


• Masking and stencilling of Aircraft Details In accordance with technical drawings and work instructions.


• Mixing of fillers, paints and resins in line with manufacturer instructions and COSHH requirements.


• Operating cure booths and monitoring the paint cure cycles.


• Testing of painted surfaces by means of Tape, isoscope.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Competent in numeracy and literacy skills, and able to read and understand technical documentation.


• Good level of dexterity.


• Good knowledge of health and safety.


• Drive to succeed as an individual and as part of a team.


• Positive approach to problem solving.


• Participating in training programmes and procedures.


• Willing to learn and adapt with a strong focus on flexibility.


• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude.


• Excellent time keeping.


• Working understanding of the 5 S and lean principles.


• Strong work ethic supported by a real positive attitude to succeed.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Demonstrate the currency and competency of the key skill codes required within department.


• Great attention to the detail and accuracy of the task requirement.


• Basic IT Skills.

Desirable

• Previous paint experience in aerospace or manufacturing.


• Time-Served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in recognised allied trade would be desirable but not essential as full training will be provided to.