Posted in: Engineering in South East England | Posted: |
Position: Coating Operator
Overview: The Coating Operator is responsible for preparing, spraying, and inspecting customer products using various thermal spraying techniques. This role requires attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to follow specific procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare customer products for spraying, including cleaning, masking, and blasting.
* Operate semi-automatic equipment for HVOF and Plasma spraying.
* Seal customer products as part of the process.
* Maintain control of jigging/fixtures and ensure they are stored in the correct area.
* Monitor and maintain section consumables and control powder stock.
* Inspect goods on arrival and conduct in-process inspections.
* Strip coatings from jigs/fixtures when needed.
* Ensure proper documentation and move work to designated areas on the shop floor.
* Report and monitor any material affecting processing.
* Follow health & safety and environmental procedures, maintaining a clean work environment with 5S practices.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
* Experience in an engineering environment.
* Ability to read engineering drawings.
* Attention to detail, enthusiasm, and a proactive attitude.
* Thermal spraying experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
Salary/Package:
* £29,025 + 20% shift allowance
* Pension with matched contributions (4%-10%).
* Life assurance (2x annual salary).
* Employee assistance program with wellbeing app.
* Free parking and refreshments on-site.
* Entitlement to full pay during sick leave for a limited number of days (in addition to statutory sick pay).
* 25 days of holiday plus national holidays
