Powder Coating Operative

**Job Summary**:
D & M Design & Fabrication Ltd is a successful and fast paced sheet metal subcontract business based near Ripon, North Yorkshire. We are proud and passionate about our business and are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work in our Powder Coating department, to powder coat sheet metal products to an immaculate standard.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- General preparation work, which will include shot blasting, in order to get items ready for powder coating.
- Priming and powder coating an extensive range of sheet metal products for different customers.
- Hanging and removing items from the powder coating line.
- Daily cleaning and maintenance of the powder coating workshop, to ensure everything is always kept immaculate.
- Maintaining Health and Safety standards, including following instructions and wearing of appropriate PPE.
- Carry out a rigorous quality check on powder coated items before they are packaged, for example checking paint thickness is correct.
- Assist with Goods Out - Wrap/ package items to a very high standard, to avoid any damage in transit. Itemise/ prepare items for delivery.
- Check powder stock levels and liaise with the purchasing department to order our standard range of powder colours.
- Pro-active communication with colleagues, managers and office staff, in relation to production, quality and Health and Safety issues.

Carry out other tasks as required e.g. assist with production in the Workshop.

**Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required**:

- Good engineering background.
- Ability to read engineering drawings/ follow instructions.
- Previous experience of working in a powder coating role is an advantage, but not essential.
- Excellent communication and organisation skills.
- Very strong eye for detail, to finish parts to an immaculate standard.
- Strong team player who can work well under mínimal supervision.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to inspect own work and demonstrate honesty to report any quality issues.
- Must be able to work in a confined space (when blasting).
- Able to prioritise workload and adapt positively and efficiently to last minute changes.
- Good general education including English and Maths.

Due to our rural location you must hold a valid driving licence and have your own transport.

**Working Hours/ Benefits Package**:

- Contract:_

Full Time, Permanent
- Working Hours: _

**Monday to Friday 07:30am to 16:00pm**

Must be willing to be flexible and available for overtime when required, including on weekends.
- Salary:_

Rate of pay negotiable depending upon experience
- On-site parking_
- Pension Scheme_

Work Remotely
- No

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

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person