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
Salary description
£15.00 - £17.00 per hour