Job Description:
V3 are currently recruiting for Paint line Technicians (preppers) to work within an Automotive manufacturing company based in Portsmouth.
Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm.
£14.42 per hour
Job Purpose
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
Experience
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
Knowledge & Skills
Strong attention to detail
Use of pneumatic tools and manual hand tools and techniques for achieving desired surface finishes
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Flexibility in being able to adapt to the changing demands and different parts and materials
Strong communication skills and confidence to ask questions to fulfil training requirements, personal development needs and maintain best practices
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