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Masker/Blaster

Coven Heath
4 weeks ago
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Masker/Blaster
£19.70 per hour PAYE (Shift Uplift – Double days AM/PM: 14.5%. 4 on 4 off: 36.5%)
6 Months
37 per week
Wolverhampton
Inside IR35

This is a hands-on role within the Masking Team in Special Processing, responsible for preparing aerospace components for paint and plating operations through masking and blasting techniques. You will be working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with full training provided (4–6 weeks).

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare components for paint and plating processes, primarily through masking using tapes and masking materials.
• Occasional blasting duties using various blasting media.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and process specifications
• Carry out basic surface treatments (e.g., granodising, etching) after training.
• Operate in line with quality standards, including Nadcap and Goodrich Quality Systems.
• Complete plating technique sheets fully and accurately.
• Safely handle hazardous substances and comply with all chemical HS&E procedures.
• Conduct daily monitoring of plating baths and produce test pieces as required.
• Perform inspections using micrometers, verniers, plug gauges, etc., ensuring parts meet specification.
• Support quality investigations and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Book parts in and out of the system using the FIFO (First In, First Out) process.
• Carry out de-masking and stripping tasks as needed.

Experience & Skills:
Essential:
• Factory or manufacturing experience (shift work).
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Engineering or automotive background.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good attitude, willing to listen, learn, and reliable.
Desirable:
• Aerospace experience.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification.

Personal Attributes:
• Flexible, proactive, and keen to work as part of a team.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to change.
• Willing to participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

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