Thermal Spray Technician

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Thermal Spray Technician for a role in precision engineering. You will be responsible for operating thermal spray coating machinery, inspecting components, and maintaining compliance with health and safety procedures. The ideal candidate has a background in production or manufacturing and the ability to interpret technical drawings. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including an early finish on Fridays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Early finish on Fridays

Xmas shut down

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and prepare components by interpreting detailed manufacturing process plans.
• Operate thermal spray coating machinery to apply finishes in line with customer specifications.
• Inspect components before and after coating to ensure conformance with engineering drawings.
• Conduct routine maintenance on equipment, troubleshoot issues, and arrange repairs.
• Maintain strict compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Accurately document production and quality activities.
• Work with minimal supervision, showing initiative and a proactive approach.
• Support the wider production team with continuous improvement.

Skills

Experience in a production or manufacturing environment

Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings

Job description

Thermal Spray Technician

Yolk Recruitment is supporting an exciting opportunity for a skilled Thermal Spray Technician to join a specialist production team within a precision engineering environment. This is a pivotal role where you'll be responsible for preparing, coating, and inspecting high-performance components to exacting standards. You'll take ownership of your equipment, work to detailed specifications, and contribute to a high-performing team that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

If you're someone who thrives in a hands-on role, enjoys working with technical machinery, and takes pride in producing work of the highest standard this could be the perfect role for you!

Key responsibilities:

• Set up equipment and prepare components by interpreting detailed manufacturing process plans.
• Operate thermal spray coating machinery to apply finishes in line with customer specifications and daily production targets.
• Inspect components before and after coating to ensure conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Conduct routine maintenance on equipment, troubleshoot issues, and arrange repairs when necessary to minimise downtime.
• Maintain strict compliance with health and safety procedures, ensuring a clean and hazard-free work environment.
• Accurately document production and quality activities in accordance with internal documentation and traceability standards.
• Work with minimal supervision, showing initiative and a proactive, target-driven approach.
• Support the wider production team by contributing to continuous improvement and completing additional tasks as required.

And this is what you'll need:

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.

And this is what you'll get:

• Competitive salary.
• Early finish on Friday's.
• Xmas shut down.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.