Spray Painter

TieTalent

Blackwood

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Spray Painter for an established client in Blackwood, Wales. This entry-level position involves painting aircraft components using HVLP and air-assisted systems, performing repairs, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential. Candidates with previous paint experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment are preferred. This role offers a full-time contract with flexible shift patterns.

Qualifications

Must have previous paint experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
High attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

Paint components using HVLP and air-assisted systems.
Perform SMART repairs and cosmetic blow-ins.
Mix paints according to TDS and application requirements.

Skills

Previous paint experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to document work performed

Job description

Overview

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Bluearrow are currently recruiting for a full time Spray painter for our established client.

Responsibilities

Paint and components using HVLP and air-assisted systems.
SMART repairs and cosmetic blow-ins.
Sand and refinish exterior body panels and interiors to OEM specifications.
Mix paints according to TDS and application requirements (e.g., 2K, basecoat, topcoat).
Figures mix ratios in order to mix sealants, filler materials, and paint.
Applies primer, top coat paint, and sprayed applied coatings to aircraft parts to assure compliance.
Performs straight masking operations.
Performs minor filling operations related to the cosmetic appearance of the part being worked.
Ability to rub down and prepare surfaces prior to application of paint.
Must be a team player.
To support and drive projects and drive Continuous Improvement activities.
Flexible to business needs and a requirement to work various shift patterns as required.
Must be able to learn proper scope of work documentation procedures and working knowledge of parts worked within evaluation period.
Responsible for the accomplishment and quality of their own work.
Able to safely perform company duties under deadlines and handle multiple priorities whilst ensuring the airworthiness of the product and accuracy of documentation and parts control.

Position Requirements

Previous paint experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment preferred.
Must have excellent communication skills verbal and written, to read manufacturer's specifications, overhaul manuals, and part specific planning.
Must have the ability to document in writing, the work performed on the order.
Arithmetic and English (reading, writing) skills and able to follow written instructions with precision and have a high attention to detail.
Must possess computer skills to access repair documents on the websites, use in house applications for production.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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