Paint Technician

Paint Technician

Location - Pontypool

Opportunity to join a leading innovator in the world of sport-inspired commercial vehicles, combining robust models with cutting-edge design and motorsport performance. Specializing in transforming everyday vehicles into dynamic, high-performance machines, blending 40 years of motorsport heritage with automotive craftsmanship.

Role Overview

The Paint Technician role sits within our OE Operations & Logistics team and has primary responsibility for the painting and refinishing of commercial parts using HVLP equipment ensuring that the parts you produce meet both industry, safety and quality standards. Has a right-first-time attitude and a quality-conscious mindset. Is a self-starter, and pro-active member of the team.

Key Activities

• You will need to ensure the surface of the product is ready for paint and feedback any concerns to our preparation department. Ensure surfaces are prepared pre-paint for surface adherence, this may include taping areas prior to paint.
• Confident in applying "wet on wet" and producing parts to the highest standard meeting all conformity requirements.
• Mix and match paint according to specifications, ensuring no surfacing issues.
• Apply paint to surfaces utilising your expertise on the spray guns.
• Be proficient in using low-bake ovens and responsible for their upkeep and cleanliness.
• Take responsibility for assessing the quality of products produced within your area through management of and compliance with quality systems. Improve and maintain high levels of Quality on all output from Production to the end Customer.
• Identify issues with under or over-prepped parts.
• Actively applied COB with the use of anti-static equipment to minimum inclusions in thermo and thermosetting substrate.
• Identifying and fixing defects in a timely and proficient manner. This may include the application and use of polishing tools. This therefore may mean that you follow your parts into the production arena to ensure a quality product.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping and hygiene are always maintained.
• Ensure the effective supply and movement of parts/products to and from the section, monitoring stock levels and COSHH adherence.
• To complete any process documentation as required in line with the build instructions.
• Proactively identify potential roadblocks, working to present solutions to overcome them and working with your team to prevent recurrence and implement permanent preventative actions.
• Complying with health and safety regulations in your area at all times.

Essential Key Skills & Experience

• Qualified in City & Guilds Level 3 or IMI refinishing automotive industry or be time served with demonstrable exposure to an environment with a similar product finish.
• Good knowledge of paint application techniques.
• Ability to mix and match different paint colours accurately.
• Ability to work with a variety of tools and equipment.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and able to manage self and equipment to meet this.
• Experience with safe work practices including the use of proper PPE.
• Experience of ovens use and other drying techniques, including curing temperatures and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, as required.
• A good understanding of health, safety processes and fire awareness is essential.
• A good understanding of quality conformance requirements and continuous improvement.
• Be able to work under pressure and prioritize own workload as required.
• Uphold an upbeat "can do" attitude, have a proactive and positive approach, with a desire to succeed both personally and for the business.

Desirable Key Skills & Experience

• Be numerate and have good oral and written communication skills.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Able to work with a range of materials.