Paint Plant Operative

Kinetic are supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business in St Helens with the recruitment of a permanent Paint Plant & Powder Coating Operative. Monday to Thursday 7am to 3:30pm & Friday 7am to 12:30pm 37.5 per week. Payrate £13.74 per hour. Part of a successful group specialising in bespoke equipment for telecoms networks, the company has built an excellent reputation within the industry and continues to grow year on year. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast paced business during an exciting period of investment and expansion. Previous experience within powder coating or paint plant operations would be advantageous, although candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn will also be considered. Working as part of the Paint Plant team, you will help produce high quality powder coated components to exact customer specifications, ensuring products meet the highest quality standards before moving to the next stage of manufacturing.

• Correct loading, unloading and inspection of items on and off the paint line.
• Correct handling and storage of materials.
• Preparation and masking of parts to be painted.
• Correct hanging of items to be painted, using hooks and jigs to maximize efficiency.
• Masking items to drawings and specifications before they enter the painting process.
• Safely moving parts in and out of the department.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Adherence to all Health and Safety procedures.
• Inspection, analysis, and documentation of powder coated products in line with specification.
• Operate handheld powder coating guns along the automatic line.
• Ensure the correct operation of the paint line to set procedures.
• Powder coating of components.

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret job tickets and technical drawings.
• Strong communication skills.
• Previous powder coating or paint plant experience.