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- larne, larne
- £15.64 - £20.86 per hour
- temporary
- full-time
- job categorymanufacturing & production
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Job Description: Paint Specialist
Are you an experienced industrial painter with an eye for quality and a commitment to precision finishing? We want to hear from you!
show moreJoin the manufacturing team at Caterpillar's Larne facility and play a vital role in delivering high-specification finishes on world-class industrial machinery and container units.
Job Details
- Job Title: Paint Specialist
- Location: Caterpillar - Larne Site (Old Glenarm Road, Larne, BT40 1EJ)
- Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Thursday)
- Shift Pattern: Rotational shifts (Day Shift & Night Shift flexibility required)
Pay Rates & Overtime
- Day Shift: £15.64 per hour
- Night Shift: £20.86 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)
- Overtime (First 10 hours): £23.46 per hour
- Overtime (Over 10 hours): £31.29 per hour
(Potential earnings reach up to £34.84 per hour with applicable allowances and enhanced overtime)
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanically prepare substrates to exacting specifications using appropriate power tools.
- Clean, degrease, and prepare surfaces ready for paint application.
- Perform stripe coating, joint sealing, cutting in, and detailed masking operations.
- Set up, operate, and maintain 2K and gravity-fed spray systems to apply primers and topcoats.
- Achieve high-grade cosmetic finishes on fabricated components and container units, completely free of runs, sags, or surface blemishes.
- Manage oven bake curing cycles and conduct Dry Film Thickness (DFT) quality checks.
- Complete all associated work order documentation and inspection records.
- Inspect, clean, adjust, service, and repair spray guns and paint line equipment.
- Identify and rectify paint finish defects as required.
- Uphold 5S lean workplace organization standards and follow company Values in Action.
- Assist in training team members and undertake related operational tasks.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- Proven industrial wet paint experience working with 2K paint systems.
- Fully competent across wet paint application, surface repairs, and defect rectification.
- Ability to understand verbal directions, technical work instructions, and carry out basic arithmetic calculations.
- Comfortable working at heights and within confined spaces.
- Full flexibility to work rotational day and night shifts plus reasonable overtime.
Desirable:
- ICATS or ICorr certification.
- Prior working experience in a Lean manufacturing or 5S continuous improvement setting.
- Keen attention to detail and high standard for cosmetic quality.
- Strong time management and work sequencing abilities.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing technical training
- Complete uniform and high-specification PPE provided
- Accrued paid holidays
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Subsidized on-site canteen facilities
How to Apply
Ready to take your industrial coating career to the next level with an engineering industry leader? Submit your up-to-date CV today for immediate consideration!
Job Description: Paint Specialist
Are you an experienced industrial painter with an eye for quality and a commitment to precision finishing? We want to hear from you!
Join the manufacturing team at Caterpillar's Larne facility and play a vital role in delivering high-specification finishes on world-class industrial machinery and container units.
Job Details
- Job Title: Paint Specialist
- Location: Caterpillar - Larne Site (Old Glenarm Road, Larne, BT40 1EJ)
- Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Thursday)
- Shift Pattern: Rotational shifts (Day Shift & Night Shift flexibility required)
Pay Rates & Overtime
- Day Shift: £15.64 per hour
- Night Shift: £20.86 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance)
- Overtime (First 10 hours): £23.46 per hour
- Overtime (Over 10 hours): £31.29 per hour ...
(Potential earnings reach up to £34.84 per hour with applicable allowances and enhanced overtime)
show moreKey Responsibilities
- Mechanically prepare substrates to exacting specifications using appropriate power tools.
- Clean, degrease, and prepare surfaces ready for paint application.
- Perform stripe coating, joint sealing, cutting in, and detailed masking operations.
- Set up, operate, and maintain 2K and gravity-fed spray systems to apply primers and topcoats.
- Achieve high-grade cosmetic finishes on fabricated components and container units, completely free of runs, sags, or surface blemishes.
- Manage oven bake curing cycles and conduct Dry Film Thickness (DFT) quality checks.
- Complete all associated work order documentation and inspection records.
- Inspect, clean, adjust, service, and repair spray guns and paint line equipment.
- Identify and rectify paint finish defects as required.
- Uphold 5S lean workplace organization standards and follow company Values in Action.
- Assist in training team members and undertake related operational tasks.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- Proven industrial wet paint experience working with 2K paint systems.
- Fully competent across wet paint application, surface repairs, and defect rectification.
- Ability to understand verbal directions, technical work instructions, and carry out basic arithmetic calculations.
- Comfortable working at heights and within confined spaces.
- Full flexibility to work rotational day and night shifts plus reasonable overtime.
Desirable:
- ICATS or ICorr certification.
- Prior working experience in a Lean manufacturing or 5S continuous improvement setting.
- Keen attention to detail and high standard for cosmetic quality.
- Strong time management and work sequencing abilities.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing technical training
- Complete uniform and high-specification PPE provided
- Accrued paid holidays
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Subsidized on-site canteen facilities
How to Apply
Ready to take your industrial coating career to the next level with an engineering industry leader? Submit your up-to-date CV today for immediate consideration!
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