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We are seeking a Paint Prepper to work for a manufacturing company in Marden.

Salary will be £24,669 - £25,770, depending upon experience. 39 hours per week. Two shifts to choose from:

06.30 – 15.30 (Mon to Thur) and 06.30 – 11.30 (Fri)

Or

07.30 – 16.30 (Mon to Thur) and 07.30 – 12.30 (Fri)

Job Purpose:

To work as part of a busy team preparing components for wet painting including fettling, drilling, filling, sanding, shot blasting (with training), sealing, cleaning and degreasing and masking.

Main Tasks:

• To prepare fabricated parts for wet painting including drilling, fettling, filling, sanding, shot blasting, sealing, washing, cleaning degreasing and masking of components.

• Using power tools for drilling, grinding and sanding component surfaces in line with company processes

• Masking of threads and bores to protect from shot blast damage and paint ingress

• Handling these components through the blast equipment to achieve a good surface finish and high cleanliness level ready to accept the paint.

• Hanging components in an efficient manner for priming and painting

• Unloading components and packing for delivery to production areas and stores ensuring the paint finish is not damaged

• To take personal responsibility for the PPE issued and ensure it is kept in good condition at all times

• To clean and carry out regular preventative maintenance tasks on the shot blast

Skills and Experience:

Experience in

• Prepping

• Masking

• Using of handtools (sanders, grinders)

• Cleaning metal work

• Preparing steel materials for paint

This role will is physically demanding and therefore requires a level of fitness from the individual; the individual will need to able to stand for long periods, climb flight steps, and be able to lift and manually handle a variety of components.

Key words: painting Paint fettling drilling sanding shot blasting sealing degreasing masking handtools sanders grinders lathe metal worker production operative manufacturing operative production operator manufacturing operator factory operator factory operative assemble assembly assembler sheet metal sheetmetal mechanical technician mechanical fitter production fitter manufacturing fitter