Powder Coater/Paintline Operative
Permanent
Huddersfield
Salary Depends on experience + Overtime + Bonus + Cost of living spree card.
Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 4:15pm and 6:45am - 12:45pm on a Friday. There will be overalls provided and an allowance for safety boots.
Company description
The company:
A forward-thinking family-owned Sheet metal manufacturing business who have recently seen large capital investment in the latest automation and equipment. The company are focused on doubling the output in the next 3-5 years whilst maintaining / improving margins. This subcontract manufacturer supplies to a variety of sectors and has seen considerable growth in the last couple of years. This is a very exciting time to join this expanding business.
With more than 50 years’ extensive experience and an unrivalled drive for innovation, Salamander have honed our reputation as a leading name in the industry. Using the latest technology, we deliver a comprehensive and holistic solution to meet all sheet metal needs. We offer a full design service, in addition to CNC punching, laser cutting, CNC bending, welding and fabrication of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, powder coating and electro-mechanical assembly We supply services nationally across a broad range of sectors, including Agricultural, Automotive, Construction, Digital signage, Food processing, Kiosk and vending, Scientific and medical and more.
Role of a Powder Coater will include:

• Cleaning and preparation of all metalwork prior to coating to include bunging of holes
  
• Following procedures and working to schedules
  
• Maintaining the required quality of all items passing through the coating process
  
• Maintain all the equipment on the Powder Coating line to include Gema spray guns and setting the automated reciprocator system.
  
• Spraying a variety of components with Gema equipment
  
• Hanging parts on the conveyorized line in the most efficient manner
  
• Ensure the work area is cleaned on a daily basis or whenever you are not carrying out other duties
  
• Packing of parts as they come off the paint line to ensure they arrive at our customers undamaged.
  
• Using simple power tools like drill’s, orbital sanders and grinders in a safe manner
  Competencies
  
• Have at least 2- 3 years previous experience of powder coating.
  
• Knowledge of methods and techniques related to painting (powder coating)
  
• Methods and techniques related to the safe use, storage and disposal of paint and cleaning products, chemicals, and safe clean-up techniques and practices.
  
• Capable of using simple power tools in a safe manner