Wet Paint Foreman

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We support our employees to develop their capabilities and realise their aspirations.

We have structured career pathways, specifically designed for employees in particular business areas, and use standard criteria for measuring performance and provide recognition for skills development and application.

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JOB TITLE: Polisher/General Operative

ROLE TYPE: Permanent

HOURS: 39 hours per week

Due to the Company’s ongoing success and growth, we have an exciting new position for a Polisher/General Operative. This role requires a team player with knowledge of polishing small to large components from all sectors of industry including the automotive, ensuring that high-quality standards are met whilst maintaining safety protocols.

• 2 years polishing experience, techniques, equipment and materials.
• Can polish a variety of finishes including piano black to a mirror finish.
• Excellent eyesight and attention to detail.
• Can work quickly, meeting timing targets, whilst maintaining the quality of the finish.
• Excellent understanding of various materials and consumables.
• Can select the appropriate polishes and mop for the job.
• Can follow works instructions and detailed cosmetic specifications.
• To be able to identify polishable and non-polishable defects.
• Experience of inspection criteria such lighting lux levels, viewing time, distance and packing materials.
• Having the ability to identify all defects and their causes and to be able to make judgement calls based upon borderline criteria/ samples when necessary.
  
  E.g. identifying differences between suspect material and paint defects and separate/ record accordingly.
• Able to use and maintain air tools proficiently.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond positively to pressure.

• Identifying paint defects and “nibbing” prior to polishing.
• Polishing different components to various cosmetic requirements, from start to finish.
• Ensure correct batch process cards and relevant polishing instructions and care points are present before polishing.
• Follow process cards and works instructions and keep accurate records.
• Keeping works station clean, tidy and uncluttered at all times, eliminating risk of damage to painted components.
• Maintain equipment by performing routine checks.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• General operative duties as required by the business.

• Company pension

JOB TITLE: Wet Paint Foreman

ROLE TYPE: Permanent

HOURS: 41.5 hours per week

Due to the Company’s ongoing success and growth, we have an exciting new position for a Wet Paint Foreman. This role requires a team player with expert knowledge in all types of wet paint spraying processes, who will oversee the operational delivery, success and growth in this area of the business.

• To have a background as an experienced paint sprayer with extensive knowledge of spraying many types of substrates in all types of materials (from primers to metallics and lacquers), using 1 and 2k products.
• 5+ years’ experience, managing a shop floor team running multiple paint lines / departments, achieving company objectives.
• Knowledge and understanding of IS0 9007:2015 or equivalent.
• To have good people management skills with experience in actioning and maintaining company disciplinary and H&S requirements.
• Ensure high levels of Housekeeping, working to 5S.
• Able to work to the highest quality required for A1 automotive standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Understand how equipment, from spray guns to spray booths and ovens, operate.
• Ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks, meeting deadlines and responding positively to pressure.
• Problem-solving attitude makes effective decisions in a…