Powder Coater/Paintline Operative
Permanent
Huddersfield
Salary: Depends on experience + Overtime + Bonus + Cost of living spree card.
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 4:15pm and 6:45am - 12:45pm on a Friday. Overalls provided and an allowance for safety boots.
Company Description
A forward-thinking family-owned sheet metal manufacturing business that has recently seen large capital investment in the latest automation and equipment. The company is focused on doubling output in the next 3-5 years while 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 of extensive experience and an unrivalled drive for innovation, Salamander has honed its reputation as a leading name in the industry. Using the latest technology, we deliver comprehensive solutions 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 Responsibilities
* Cleaning and preparation of all metalwork prior to coating, including bunging of holes.
* Following procedures and working to schedules.
* Maintaining the required quality of all items passing through the coating process.
* Maintaining all equipment on the Powder Coating line, including 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.
* Ensuring the work area is cleaned daily or whenever not carrying out other duties.
* Packing parts as they come off the paint line to ensure they arrive at our customers undamaged.
* Using simple power tools like drills, orbital sanders, and grinders safely.
Competencies
* At least 2-3 years of previous experience in powder coating.
* Knowledge of methods and techniques related to painting (powder coating).
* Understanding of safe use, storage, and disposal of paint and cleaning products, chemicals, and safe clean-up techniques and practices.
* Capable of using simple power tools safely.
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