Paint Sprayer Apprentices

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Paint Sprayer Apprentice – Body & Paint

Job Summary:

To inspect & prepare car body panels for paint application, using the documented processes. Apply Primer, Base coat or Clear coat to the required quality standard, in the allocated time, using the appropriate equipment, in a production environment. To support supervision & other operators with future build rates & absence cover.

Candidate will undertake a 3-year L3 vehicle damage paint technician apprenticeship. Must have a minimum GCSE grade of 4 in Maths and English.

Candidate will need to be able to drive, as the course requires day/block release.

Role Responsibilities:

  • To be at their place of work at the designated starting times.
  • Meet daily quality & production targets as set by the area Supervisor.
  • Ensure documented processes are followed at all times.
  • To be able to work in a structured manner.
  • To complete tasks in the allocated time.
  • Understand the need & work within the Company's flexible working patterns.
  • To learn new production techniques & processes.
  • To have the ability & willingness to work as part of a team.
  • Communicate with Team Leader / Senior Team Leader on concerns & shortages.
  • Understand & respond positively to the quality & process feedback system.
  • Handle all parts & equipment with care & attention.
  • Can work with minimum supervision.
  • Record production data for analysis.
  • Keeping themselves & others safe at all times.
  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the work area.
  • Use & maintain all supplied Personal Protective Equipment in good condition.
  • Actively participate in training, as and when required.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Essential:

  • Proven track record of paint preparation & application to a high standard.
  • Must be PC literate.
  • A sound, practical understanding of manual paint application.
  • Knowledge of equipment used in paint preparation, mixing and application.
  • Must be skilled in all areas of paint preparation & application.
  • Knowledge and skills in polishing & vehicle finishing to a high standard. Ability to read & understand written instructions / documentation.
  • Ability to work under strict time allocation.
  • Proven track record of paint preparation & application. Able to work to standard work processes.
  • Meeting set targets to the required quality standards.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Reliable. Self disciplined. Trustworthy. Enthusiastic.
  • Must be able to work in an environment containing dust & paint fumes.
  • Must be able to understand & communicate effectively in English.
  • This role can be physically challenging & candidates need to be able to carry out physical tasks.

Desirable:

  • C&G, NVQ or similar, with Automotive Painting & Body Repair elements.
  • Knowledge of, or units in Business Improvement Techniques
  • C&G, NVQ or similar, with Automotive Painting & Body Repair elements.
  • Background in Automotive paint & body repair in a garage or workshop environment.
  • Knowledge of preparation & painting techniques & materials used to complete the preparation & painting of panels.
  • Good level of dexterity.
  • Good hand to eye co-ordination.
  • Knowledge and skills in polishing & vehicle finishing, to a high standard. Basic fibreglass repair or surface preparation skills.
  • Background in manufacturing environment.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Willing to learn new skills.
  • Self motivated.
  • Flexible to work changes.
  • Supporting the application team to achieve required volume & quality.
  • High standard of housekeeping.

Other criteria/information:

  • Rural location. Manufacturing workshop environment. Working to a strict time schedule & using written instructions. Tasks involve lifting of materials & parts. Long periods of standing at the work station will also be required.
  • No budgetary responsibility. However, an awareness of the financial consequences of poor quality & not taking care of materials & equipment is required.
  • Must be able to to get to & from work as no public transport (trains or buses) service the site. (Rural location).
  • Safety of self & other team members.
  • Responsible for the quality of their own work, in the allocated time.
  • Understand that failure of the above will have financial consequences for the Company.
  • Key challenges - Meeting daily production targets, whilst working to process & consistently achieving quality standards.
Organisation: 
Lotus Cars