Powder Coater

We are looking for an experienced Powder Coater to join an established manufacturing business based in Thurrock.

Previous hands-on powder coating experience is essential. We need somebody who already understands the full process and can come in and produce a consistent, high-quality finish.

The Role

* Powder coating metal components and fabricated products

* Preparing components ready for coating

* Cleaning, degreasing and masking

* Setting up and using powder coating equipment

* Applying powder evenly to achieve the required finish

* Working with different colours and finishes

* Checking coverage and coating quality

* Identifying defects and carrying out rework where required

* Loading and unloading components as part of the coating process

* Keeping equipment and the powder coating area clean

* Working to production schedules and quality standards

Key Skills & Background

You must have previous practical experience working as a Powder Coater, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or metalwork.

Experience with the following would be useful:

* Electrostatic powder coating

* Powder coating guns and equipment

* Metal surface preparation

* Masking and plugging

* Curing processes

* Quality checking finished components

* Different powder types, colours and finishes

* Reworking components where required

You'll need a good eye for detail, be comfortable working independently and take pride in producing a good quality finish.

This isn't a wet paint spraying position. Previous powder coating experience is required.

Salary: Up to £17.00 per hour depending on experience