Spray Painter

Spray Painter
Location: Crayford
Salary: GBP28,000 per year
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am - 4pm, Fridays 7am - 11.15am.
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced Spray Painter to join their ever-expanding team. Within this role you will be reporting to the Production Manager.
Responsibilities of the Spray Painter:
Spray Painting: Apply paint and finishes to lighting fixtures, components, and accessories using spray painting equipment. Ensure even, consistent coverage with no defects or imperfections.
Preparation and Cleaning: Prepare surfaces of lighting components by cleaning, sanding, and priming them as required to ensure optimal paint adhesion. Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Quality Control: Inspect painted items for defects, such as drips, runs, or uneven coverage, and correct any issues before the components move to the next stage of production.
Equipment Maintenance: Regularly maintain and clean spray-painting equipment, including spray guns, hoses, and filters, to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Health and Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols for handling hazardous materials, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirators, gloves, and safety goggles.
Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the production team to ensure efficient workflow and that production deadlines are met.
Inventory Management: Track and report paint and material inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies are on hand for production.
Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot painting issues, including problems with spray equipment, paint application, or defects in the painted surfaces.
Requirements of the Spray Painter:
Previous experience as a spray painter or in a similar manufacturing role is highly preferred. Experience with painting metal or small components is desirable.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in the use of spray-painting equipment, including spray guns and air compressors.
Technical Skills: Knowledge and ability to mix paints correctly to ensure the correct coverage, strength and longevity of the coating.
Ability to achieve high-quality, flawless finishes and pay close attention to detail in every aspect of the painting process.
Knowledge of safety protocols, including the safe handling of paints, chemicals, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, ensuring that production goals are met efficiently
Have full colour vision
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Spray Painter role, then please apply now!