Paint Technician

Job Description The purpose of this job role is to support our semi-automated paint line and paint booths by preparing parts ready to be painted and polishing finished parts to the required finish level. Principle Responsibilities * Prepare components, in line with directed priorities, to the required standard, within an expected time (where possible) and below a required scrap target, ready for spray painting * Polish painted components, in line with directed priorities, to a required standard, removing paint defects and achieving the required surface finish, within an expected time (where possible), and below a scrap and rework target. * To support rework activities to help reduce department scrap levels and meet customer schedules * To try your best to meet departmental KPIs and support your team in resolving issues, when they cannot be met * To support your team with investigating quality concerns and process improvement opportunities * Support cleaning and maintenance activities to ensure the prep facility operates efficiently and safely * Completing administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner * To ensure your equipment is maintained and kept in a safe and operational condition * Supporting the department when needed and other team members to ensure desired line efficiency and quality standards are met * To ensure your work area is kept in a tidy condition and you follow and participate in maintaining the 5S principals and standards * All employees have a duty of care to follow / adhere to all Health, Safety, Environmental & Wellbeing (HSEW) procedures, and to challenge unsafe acts & behaviours * Report all incidents, hazards, near misses to minimise / eliminate the risk of potential further incidents occurring Skills: * Working in a manufacturing environment desirable * Ability to consistently prepare polymer components for spray painting * Ability to consistently prepare carbon components for spray painting * Ability to consistently polish components to desired gloss levels and remove paint defects where possible * Knowledge and/or experience of spray painting processes would be an advantage Please apply to be considered. IND456