We are looking for an experienced Powder Coater to join an established manufacturing business based in Thurrock.
Previous hands-on powder coating experience is essential. We need somebody who already understands the full process and can come in and produce a consistent, high-quality finish.
The Role
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Powder coating metal components and fabricated products
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Preparing components ready for coating
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Cleaning, degreasing and masking
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Setting up and using powder coating equipment
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Applying powder evenly to achieve the required finish
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Working with different colours and finishes
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Checking coverage and coating quality
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Identifying defects and carrying out rework where required
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Loading and unloading components as part of the coating process
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Keeping equipment and the powder coating area clean
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Working to production schedules and quality standards
Key Skills & Background
You must have previous practical experience working as a Powder Coater, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or metalwork.
Experience with the following would be useful:
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Electrostatic powder coating
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Powder coating guns and equipment
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Metal surface preparation
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Masking and plugging
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Curing processes
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Quality checking finished components
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Different powder types, colours and finishes
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Reworking components where required
You'll need a good eye for detail, be comfortable working independently and take pride in producing a good quality finish.
This isn't a wet paint spraying position. Previous powder coating experience is required.
Salary: Up to £17.00 per hour depending on experience
