Paint Technician

Role: Paint Technician
Location: Pontypool
Hours: 3-shift rotation: Mornings and Afternoons Monday to Friday, Nights Sunday to Thursday (6:00AM - 2:00PM, 2:00PM - 10:00PM, 10:00PM - 6:00AM)
Pay: £37,746.80 per year (£18.15 per hour), rising to £21.77 per hour with the 20% shift allowance once shifts start

Immediate start available. We're recruiting an experienced Paint Technician to join a busy manufacturing team in Pontypool. You'll be painting and refinishing commercial parts using HVLP spray equipment, making sure every part meets quality and safety standards first time.

The Role:

• Check surfaces are prepped for paint (including taping) and feed back any concerns to the prep team
• Mix and match paint to specification and spray parts using HVLP equipment, including wet on wet
• Use low-bake ovens and keep them clean and maintained
• Inspect your own work, fix defects and polish where needed
• Keep dust and inclusions to a minimum using anti-static equipment
• Complete process paperwork, keep your area clean and follow all health, safety and COSHH procedures

The Requirements:

• City & Guilds Level 3 or IMI in automotive refinishing, or time served with similar paint finishing experience
• Good knowledge of paint application techniques and accurate colour mixing and matching
• Experience of ovens, curing temperatures and drying procedures
• Able to work to tight deadlines and read technical instructions
• Good understanding of health and safety, PPE and fire awareness
• Excellent attention to detail, with a positive can-do attitude
• Able to commute reliably to Pontypool

If you're a match, apply for this Paint Technician role below or call the office on (phone number removed) between hours days .

Ref: INDNU1

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