Semi Skilled Painter Prepper

Hamble-le-Rice
1 month ago
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Semi Skilled/Trainee Painter Prepper

Role Summary
As a semi-skilled painter, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of product, in line with local manufacturing instruction to produce high quality metallic, composite components. In this role you will be responsible for masking, mixing and application of fillers, surface preparation, abrading using orbital sanders, mixing and application Primer paint schemes, and the application of edge seal resins. in accordance with a variety of instructions, following detailed drawing and specifications to produce high quality parts for a variety of aircraft.

The successful applicant should demonstrate flexibility and work effectively as part of a larger multi-disciplined team. You will work with a minimum level of supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work undertaken. This role will require a very proactive approach to finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving safety, cost, quality and delivery within the business.

Essential Responsibilities

EHS - Promote a safe workplace environment without risk to health and minimising the impact to the environment. Ensure that all Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and that all accidents and incidents are reported
Clocking and Booking - Ensure that all required clockings (time and attendance) and bookings (job costings) are made in an accurate and timely manner
Housekeeping - Ensure that workstations are kept clean and maintained, with all tools and equipment stored correctly. Uphold a clear desk policy
Quality - Ensure that all Quality standards, processes and procedures are complied with. All work is completed with care and attention minimising wastage
Cost Management - Support cost reduction and management initiatives through reducing unnecessary expenditure
Knowledge & Skills - Keep knowledge and training up to date for necessary operations to the best of your knowledge and belief to achieve specification and acceptable standards for your role. For example, Approved Operator (AO) stamp(s) to be kept up to date
Team Working - Must actively participate in team meetings and be prepared to share knowledge, coach and mentor trainees when required, be willing to be trained in other areas
Any other reasonable duties that fall in line with the level of the role
Role Specific
Will include but is not limited to:

Application of Primer paint schemes to a variety of Metallic, composite components
Application of resin and fillers to components in accordance with customer specifications and control
Manual abrading and use of orbital sander
Masking and stencilling of Aircraft Details In accordance with technical drawings and work instructions
Mixing of fillers, paints and resins in line with manufacturer instructions and COSHH requirements
Operating cure booths and monitoring the paint cure cycles
Testing of painted surfaces by means of Tape, isoscope
Candidate Requirements
Essential

Competent in numeracy and literacy skills, and able to read and understand technical documentation
Good level of dexterity
Good knowledge of health and safety
Drive to succeed as an individual and as part of a team
Positive approach to problem solving
Participating in training programmes and procedures
Willing to learn and adapt with a strong focus on flexibility
Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
Excellent time keeping
Working understanding of the 5 S and lean principles
Strong work ethic supported by a real positive attitude to succeed
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrate the currency and competency of the key skill codes required within department
Great attention to the detail and accuracy of the task requirement
Basic IT Skills
Desirable

Previous paint experience in aerospace or manufacturing
Time-Served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in recognised allied trade would be desirable but not essential as full training will be provided to

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