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Paint Prepper & Polisher
Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Salary: Up To £31,000
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.
First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors.
