- Applying "wet on wet" and producing parts to the highest standard meeting all conformity requirements.
- Mix and match paint according to specifications, ensuring no surfacing issues.
- Apply paint to surfaces utilising your expertise on the spray guns.
- Be proficient in using low-bake ovens and responsible for their upkeep and cleanliness.
- Take responsibility for assessing the quality of products produced within your area through management of and compliance with quality systems.
- Identify issues with under or over-prepped parts.
- Identify and fixing defects in a timely and proficient manner. This may include the application and use of polishing tools.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping and hygiene are always maintained.
- Ensure the effective supply and movement of parts/products to and from the section, monitoring stock levels and COSHH adherence.
- To complete any process documentation as required in line with the build instructions.
- Proactively identify potential roadblocks, working to present solutions to overcome them and working with your team to prevent recurrence and implement permanent preventative actions.
- Complying with health and safety regulations in your area at all times.
- Support the escalation of any serious issues to the appropriate level of management as required.
- Uphold an upbeat "can do" attitude, have a proactive and positive approach, with a desire to succeed both personally and for the business.
- Qualified in City & Guilds Level 3 or IMI refinishing automotive industry or be time served with demonstrable exposure to an environment with a similar product finish.
- Good knowledge of paint application techniques.
- Ability to mix and match different paint colours accurately.
- Ability to work with a variety of tools and equipment.
- Experience with safe work practices including the use of proper PPE.
- Experience of ovens use and other drying techniques, including curing temperatures and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, as required.
- A good understanding of health, safety processes and fire awareness is essential.
- A good understanding of quality conformance requirements and continuous improvement.
- Be able to work under pressure and prioritise own workload as required.
- Salary £40,800 + shift uplift
- Increased pension
- Life assurance
- On site parking
- Leadership and progression opportunities
Paint Technician - Dagenham, United Kingdom - Tech Connect Group
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Role Overview
On behalf of our client, an Automotive manufacturer we are currently recruiting a number of Paint Technicians to work in their brand new, state-of-the-art production facility in Dagenham.
The Paint Technician role sits within the Operations & Logistics team and has primary responsibility for the painting and refinishing of commercial automotive parts using HVLP equipment.
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