Senior Paint Technician

Applications are invited for a permanent position of a Senior Paint Technician reporting to the Paint Shop Team Leader. The successful candidate will work a split double shift and shift allowance where applicable. Painters preferably would have experience within an aerospace/automotive/defence/manufacturing environment particularly with carbon fibre parts.

• Experienced in working on and preparing carbon fibre parts to a high level.
• Understanding the preparation process required in order to achieve a high paint standard.
• Carry out the masking of components and component preparation prior to painting.
• Colour matching to customer samples.
• Paint selection to suit application
• Spray painting primers, coloured base coats, top coats and cosmetic finishes
• Texturing, tinting and lacquering components
• Quality checks on completion.
• Adhere to all requirements for hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal.
• Ability to produce high-quality parts.
• Follow work instructions.
• Meeting the customer requirements
• Additional work, e.g. jigs - parts set

• Preparation of various substrates ready for primer
• Preparation of primer for topcoat
• Able to use filler for pinholes, voids and shapes
• An eye for detail and hand skills

• Automotive model development and body shop / paint shop general skills
• Experienced in working on and preparing carbon fibre parts to a high level
• A recognised industry standard accreditation, e.g. bronze level qualification by ac recognised training authority

• Assertive, confident and flexible - able to adapt to changing requirements and circumstances.
• A team player - keeping colleagues and customers up to speed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to build/maintain/develop relationships.
• Committed - ensuring the job is completed on time in line with customer requirements.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.