As the Paint Line operator, you will work with the cell leader to help with the daily workflow of the paint line to meet production targets. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise in surface preparation and industrial coating with process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Your main objective is to uphold the visual and structural integrity of the finished product, using your deep equipment expertise to eliminate defects before they occur. Yet, ensuring that technical machine settings perfectly translate into flawless, high‑end surface aesthetics.
Key Responsibilities
Machinery Operation, Setup & Calibration:
- Oversee, configure, and operate automated Cefla finishing line with a key focus on the Cefla Mito system, managing the product cycle from raw loading to final cure.
- Calibrate automated spray gun stroke speed, atomisation air pressure, and pump flow rates to achieve optimal coating thickness and fluid dynamics.
- Select, input, and save specific automated spray programs according to substrate types and geometry, ensuring maximum paint transfer efficiency.
- Monitor paint consumption to ensure the line operates with high transfer efficiency, reducing material waste while maintaining film quality.
Maintenance & Equipment Care:
- Clean, assemble, operate, and service industrial‑grade Wagner Cobra pumps to guarantee a stable, uninterrupted, and perfectly pressurised paint delivery system.
- Perform daily, weekly, and preventative maintenance tasks on guns, nozzles, lines, and filters to minimise line downtime and prevent equipment wear.
- Report machine faults to supervisors or maintenance personnel promptly.
Quality Assurance:
- Inspect incoming materials for contamination, dust, or moisture before they enter the Cefla Mito system, ensuring zero compromise on adhesion.
- Conduct regular in‑process inspections to monitor the line in real‑time, to intercept and rectify common application errors like runs, sags, orange peel, micro‑pin holing, or dry spray.
- Segregate and log formally all non‑conforming materials.
- Read, interpret, and implement specifications from technical drawings to ensure exact mil‑thickness and gloss levels are achieved.
- Diagnose the root causes of recurring finishing defects and apply immediate, permanent fixes.
Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities:
- Champion strict adherence to the company Health and Safety Policy, overseeing safe chemical handling, correct PPE usage, and VOC emission protocols.
- Wear and maintain the correct personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Participate in safety training, risk assessments and toolbox talks.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment using 5S and housekeeping standards.
- Report hazards, incidents and near misses immediately.
Teamwork & Communication:
- Work effectively with operators, team leaders, maintenance personnel and quality teams.
- Help to train, mentor, and coach apprentices and junior operators on machinery operation and paint handling.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Contribute to team objectives and support colleagues where required.
Additional Duties:
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by management, appropriate with the nature, level and responsibilities of the role.
- Demonstrate flexibility in supporting wider operational and business requirements as necessary.
This job description is intended to outline the main duties and responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may be reviewed and amended from time to time to reflect changing business needs, following appropriate consultation where required.
Required:
- Previous experience in industrial paint spraying, surface finishing or automated coating‑line operation.
- Practical knowledge of spray equipment setup, surface preparation, coating application and finish inspection.
- Ability to identify common paint defects, make appropriate adjustments within agreed operating procedures, carry out routine equipment care and follow technical specifications.
- Good attention to detail, communication and teamwork, with a consistent commitment to safe working and product quality.
Desirable:
- Experience with Cefla automated finishing equipment, particularly the Mito system, and Wagner Cobra pumps.
- Experience in spray programme setup, root‑cause investigation, paint‑waste reduction, 5S and supporting the training of other operators.
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