Job Description - Production Operator – Powder Painter
Reports To: Charge-hand / Supervisor
Rotating shifts: Mon-Thu 1400-2300 with Fridays 1400-1800 and Mon-Fri 0600-1400. (may be subject to change to suit the needs of the business).
Job Summary
The Production Operator – Powder Painter is a hands-on role responsible for executing daily production operations in the Powder Paint Shop. The day-to-day duties may vary, from Powder Painting, to preparing materials with power tools, crane operation and loading/unloading parts.
Key elements are to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role requires wearing of protective overalls, gloves and airfed mask during painting, there will be manual lifting and moving parts and/or being on your feet for long periods, so all of this must pose no problems for the successful candidate. Duties may change over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out powder painting and associated production operations as required and operate all tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Operate forklift trucks/pallet trucks (when trained to do so) to move raw materials, finished products, pallets and waste materials.
- Assist with loading and unloading deliveries.
- Monitor product/raw material quality from other areas as you receive it and highlight any potential issues to your line manager.
- Maintain your own product quality and production output during operations.
- Help minimise downtime, waste, rework and production delays.
- Carry out routine equipment checks and basic machine adjustments as required.
- Report machinery faults, breakdowns, quality issues or safety concerns promptly and as per agreed procedures.
- Ensure work areas are maintained to agreed housekeeping and safety standards at all times.
- Complete production paperwork, quality checks, forklift inspections etc as required.
- Assist in training new operators when needed.
- Be proactive in the identification and implementation of improvement opportunities.
- Carry out any reasonable request made by your line manager.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- At least 6 months experience as a Powder Painter.
- Experience operating production machinery and equipment.
- Knowledge of processes involved in material preparation and typical quality standards.
- Good understanding of health and safety practices within a factory environment.
Preferred
- At least 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing facility as a Powder Painter.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Excellent time keeping and attendance record.
- Hands-on, practical approach to work assignments.
- Good communication and teamwork.
- Reliability and flexibility.
- Attention to detail and maintaining quality standards.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.
- Can-do attitude.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Takes responsibility for self and others.
Working Conditions
- Shift work and overtime may be required depending on workload, so employees need to be flexible in their work hours, often at short notice.
- Exposure to machinery, dust, heat, noise and industrial materials (metals, lubricants etc).
- PPE such as steel-toed boots, eye protection, ear protection, gloves, overalls, hi-vis clothing and respiratory protection may be required to be worn depending on area of work.
Performance Measures
- Housekeeping
- Safety compliance, especially regarding equipment operation and PPE.
- Timekeeping and attendance.
- Production efficiency and throughput.
- Product finish/quality standards.
- Teamwork and flexibility.
- Downtime, rework and waste reduction.
Benefits
- Free car parking
- Canteen facilities
- Free tea and coffee
- Company Pension
This role offers the opportunity to join an expanding company with job security and contribute to the manufacture of innovative solutions that improve accessibility and quality of life for customers across the UK and beyond.
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
