Paint Prepper & Polisher 6025

Paint Prepper & Polisher

Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Salary: £26,000 rising to £27,812 after probationary period + shift allowance
Hours: Full Time | Double day shifts (Earlies 6am-14:30, Lates 14:15-22:45 Monday to Thursday, 6am-11am & 10:45 – 15:45 Fridays)

Our client is looking for a Paint Prepper & Polisher to join their team!

Paint Prepper and Polisher preferably experience within an aerospace/automotive/manufacturing environment particularly with carbon fibre parts. Operations include surface preparation, masking and mounting components prior to paint.

Key Responsibilities of a Paint Prepper & Polisher:

• Comprehend and execute the preparation processes necessary to meet high-quality paint standards.
• Perform accurate masking and component preparation prior to painting.
• Apply expertise in preparing and working with carbon fibre components to deliver excellent finishes.
• Conduct thorough quality checks on completed parts to ensure adherence to standards.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials following all safety protocols.
• Produce high-quality parts that meet specified customer requirements.
• Follow detailed work instructions and maintain consistency in finishing tasks. 
• Polish gloss-finished components to a high-quality standard.

Key Skills of a Paint Prepper & Polisher:

• Experience with carbon fibre prepping and polishing is highly preferred.
• Proficient in preparing raw parts for primer and smoothing primer surfaces for topcoat applications.
• Skilled in rectifying shape issues to achieve a smooth, flat surface.
•  Competent in using fillers to address pinholes and surface imperfections.
• Proven experience working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the automotive, aerospace, or motorsport industries.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Able to follow both verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to producing quality results.
• Excellent communication skills for clear, effective team collaboration.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew on 01453 755330.

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