Spraying Operative 5471

Position: Coating Operator

Overview: The Coating Operator is responsible for preparing, spraying, and inspecting customer products using various thermal spraying techniques. This role requires attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to follow specific procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare customer products for spraying, including cleaning, masking, and blasting.
• Operate semi-automatic equipment for HVOF and Plasma spraying.
• Seal customer products as part of the process.
• Maintain control of jigging/fixtures and ensure they are stored in the correct area.
• Monitor and maintain section consumables and control powder stock.
• Inspect goods on arrival and conduct in-process inspections.
• Strip coatings from jigs/fixtures when needed.
• Ensure proper documentation and move work to designated areas on the shop floor.
• Report and monitor any material affecting processing.
• Follow health & safety and environmental procedures, maintaining a clean work environment with 5S practices.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Experience in an engineering environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Attention to detail, enthusiasm, and a proactive attitude.
• Thermal spraying experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Salary/Package:

• £29,025 + 20% shift allowance
• Pension with matched contributions (4%-10%).
• Life assurance (2x annual salary).
• Employee assistance program with wellbeing app.
• Free parking and refreshments on-site.
• Entitlement to full pay during sick leave for a limited number of days (in addition to statutory sick pay).
• 25 days of holiday plus national holidays.

To apply for this role please forward your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew on 07814 620596