PAINT Prepper; Non Automotive

Paint Prepper Corby

Temporary role with the potential to become permanent

£14.00 per hour

Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 and Friday 07:30 - 13:30

Our client are a company with over 20 year's experience producing premium, durable products that help customers work smarter, safer, and more efficiently. We are currently recruiting for a Paint Prepper to work alongside the paint sprayer in preparing industrial machinery and smaller parts ready for painting. Applicants will be required to have previously worked as a Paint Prepper outside of the automotive sector with abrasive wheel training.

The role will involve the following

• Clean, sand, grind, and smooth surfaces using hand tools, power tools, and abrasive wheels to ensure proper adhesion of paint or coatings.
• Safely set up, inspect, and operate abrasive wheels in accordance with training and regulatory requirements.
• Apply masking materials to protect surfaces not being painted.
• Move, and organise parts for preparation and painting.
• Check surfaces for defects such as rust, dents, scratches, or contaminants and report issues to supervisors.
• Perform routine checks on sanding, grinding, and abrasive wheel equipment; report faults or wear.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures, including PPE use, abrasive wheel regulations, and safe handling of chemicals and coatings.
• Complete job cards, prep logs, and quality check lists accurately.
• Work closely with painters, supervisors, and quality inspectors to maintain work flow and meet production deadlines.

To be considered for this role you will have the following skills and experience

• Experience in paint preparation within industrial coating, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Abrasive Wheel Training Certificate
• Ability to use sanding blocks, DA sanders, grinders, and other prep tools.
• Strong understanding of surface preparation techniques and quality standards.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, technical drawings, and safety guidelines.
• Good manual dexterity and physical stamina.