Powder Coater Operative

**VACANCY: Powder Coater**

**LOCATION**:Corby, NN17**

**ABOUT US**:
Aqua Gas Manufacturing Limited is part of the AVK Group; who are market leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of valves, pipe fittings, hydrants and flow control equipment to the Water, Waste Water, Oil and Gas industries throughout the world.

We are currently on a recruitment drive for Production Operatives on a permanent basis to join our Powder Coating team on site at Corby.

Powder Coaters are a vital part of our manufacturing process and play a key role; producing paint finishes using different paints and methodologies to produce a variety of finished products. This is an exciting opportunity for a production individual skilled within paint spraying and / or powder coating.

Joining a multi-skilled production team, this fantastic role offers that little bit more. Not only will you undertake typical duties we will train you across other functions in the business, meaning you will become an integral part of our team.

You will feel the ownership of your work from the beginning, be given exciting assignments, lead initiatives, and take ownership and responsibility. We are looking for someone who can ensure production targets are met, waste is minimised and product quality levels are kept.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- Powder coating and spraying products to the desired standard
- Maintaining and setting up the required equipment such as guns, pumps, and paint lines.
- Maintaining and operating powder coat ovens
- Use a handgun to cover any unpainted / touch ups needed products
- Recording powder usage
- Prep and clean powder drums and spray booth and all pipes and hoppers
- Fettling, cutting, bending, gluing, and swaging of products
- Preparing paints ready to be sprayed
- Setting up the paint spraying gun
- Quality checking of parts ensuring the correct finish has been applied

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Experienced Powder Coater
- Genuine passion and pride in work
- Passionate about delivering highest quality work

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- A culture of shared values, goals, attitudes and business growth
- Employee Assistance Programme (Welfare and Wellbeing)
- Competitive salary
- 33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays)
- Life Assurance plan (x3)
- Company pension plan
- Discounts and cashback across many high-street and online retailers (Supermarkets, Entertainment, Fashion, Days Out, Technology, Home and Travel)
- Companywide initiatives to share in our future success
- A blend of training to help your career development

**WORKING HOURS**:
Double Days Monday-Friday rotating shifts
- 0600-1400
- 1400-2200

We know that our people are the most important asset to the AVK Group and we are looking for skilled, passionate and driven professionals to work with our inspirational leaders; to promote our culture, enable change and champion a lean environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have recent / relevant Powder Coating experience?
- Please detail your salary expectations

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location