Senior Paint Technician

Profile

Applications are invited for a permanent position of a Senior Paint Technician reporting to the Paint Shop Team Leader. The successful candidate will work a split double shift and shift allowance where applicable. Painters preferably would have experience within an aerospace/automotive/defence/manufacturing environment particularly with carbon fibre parts.

Job

Responsibilities

* Experienced in working on and preparing carbon fibre parts to a high level.

* Understanding the preparation process required in order to achieve a high paint standard.

* Carry out the masking of components and component preparation prior to painting.

* Colour matching to customer samples.

* Paint selection to suit application

* Spray painting primers, coloured base coats, top coats and cosmetic finishes * Texturing, tinting and lacquering components

* Quality checks on completion.

* Adhere to all requirements for hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal.

* Ability to produce high-quality parts.

* Follow work instructions.

* Meeting the customer requirements

* Additional work, e.g. jigs - parts set

Essential

* Preparation of various substrates ready for primer

* Preparation of primer for topcoat

* Able to use filler for pinholes, voids and shapes

* An eye for detail and hand skills

Desirable

* Automotive model development and body shop / paint shop general skills

* Experienced in working on and preparing carbon fibre parts to a high level

* A recognised industry standard accreditation, e.g. bronze level qualification by ac recognised training authority

Key Skills

* Assertive, confident and flexible - able to adapt to changing requirements and circumstances.

* A team player - keeping colleagues and customers up to speed.

* Excellent interpersonal skills - able to build/maintain/develop relationships.

* Committed - ensuring the job is completed on time in line with customer requirements.

* Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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