Paint Line Technician

Unipart Technologies Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Portsmouth is seeking a skilled individual to support its semi-automated paint line. The role involves preparing parts for painting, polishing finished components, and assisting with quality checks and maintenance activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in preparing polymer components and polishing to high standards. A commitment to Health and Safety procedures is crucial in ensuring workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing components for spray painting.
• Skills in polishing components and removing paint defects.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental & Wellbeing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components to standard and ready for spray painting.
• Polish painted components to the required finish.
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of the prep facility.

Skills

Preparing polymer components for spray painting

Polishing components to desired gloss levels

Investigating quality concerns

Job description

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.

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.

T o try your best to m eet 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, Knowledge & Skills

Ability to consistently prepare polymer components for spray painting.

Ability to consistently prepare tupers?hold??

Ability to consistently polish components to desired gloss levels and remove paint defects where possible.