Experienced Painter

Job Title: Skilled Painter

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced painter to join our team at Matchtech. As a skilled painter, you will be responsible for applying specialist paint schemes, including primer, topcoat, anti-abrasion, and gloss, on metallic and composite components.

Key Responsibilities:

• EHS Compliance: Promote a safe workplace environment and ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures.
• Clocking and Booking: Accurate and timely clocking (time and attendance) and booking (job costing).
• Housekeeping: Maintain clean workstations and proper storage of tools and equipment.
• Quality: Adhere to all quality standards, processes, and procedures, ensuring minimum wastage.
• Cost Management: Support cost reduction initiatives by reducing unnecessary expenditure.
• Knowledge & Skills: Stay updated with necessary operations and maintain Approved Operator (AO) stamps.
• Team Working: Participate actively in team meetings, share knowledge, and coach trainees if required.
• Perform other reasonable duties: As assigned consistent with the role.

Role Specific:

• Application of specialist paint schemes: Including primer, topcoat, anti-abrasion, and gloss, on metallic and composite components.
• Application of resin and fillers: To components as per customer specifications.
• Manual abrading and use of orbital sander: To ensure a high-quality finish.
• Masking and stencilling: Aircraft details and assemblies according to technical drawings and work instructions.
• Mixing fillers, paints, and resins: Per manufacturer instructions and COSHH requirements.
• Operating cure booths: And monitoring paint cure cycles.
• Testing painted surfaces: Using Tape, isoscope, and gloss.

Job Requirements:

• Essential:
  • Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in a recognised allied trade.
  • Competence in numeracy and literacy skills and the ability to read and understand technical documentation.
  • Good dexterity and a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.
  • Drive to succeed both individually and as part of a team.
  • Positive approach to problem-solving.
  • Participation in training programmes and adaptability to new learning.
  • Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude.
  • Excellent timekeeping and communication skills.
  • Working understanding of the 5 S and lean principles.
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Strong work ethic with a real positive attitude to succeed.
• Desirable:
  • Previous paint experience in aerospace or manufacturing.

What We Offer:

As a skilled painter at Matchtech, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, develop your skills and knowledge, and be part of a dynamic and supportive team.