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4 months ago
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Exciting opportunity has arisen with one of our clients for an experienced Aerospace manufacturing paint sprayer.
37 hours per week over a 4-day week, Monday to Thursday.

The role:

We are currently looking for a Paint Sprayer with at least three years of working experience within an aerospace/manufacturing environment.

Paint Spraying to wet paint aerospace components in accordance with organisational and industry standards. The paint sprayer must have a flexible attitude to become a versatile, multi-skilled individual who can work across different manufacturing functions within the business.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Frequent communication (several times throughout each day) with the Department's Team Leader to understand clear production plans so that objectives can be met.
Maintain compliance to all master processes and associated documents, ensuring industry standards are upheld in the production of components; this will involve the usage of Master Processes, Work Instruction Sheet (WIS) and the completion of job pack sign-off documentation.
Undertaking tasks delegated by the Team Leader, Value Stream Leader &/or Senior Management.
Ensuring their performance within the team remains a high standard.
Standards complete the preparations of components/parts within the specifications provided.
Monitoring and maintaining health and safety standards.
To adhere to safety, Quality, Cos...

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