Role Purpose
Reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor, the post holder will be working as part of a team in our busy Fabrication workshop. You will be responsible for preparation and painting, as well assisting with assembly.
Job Duties
- Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as issued, at all times.
- Working to strict deadlines to achieve flawless results.
- Working closely with your team, the contractor and other trades onsite.
- Following health and safety protocol at all times
- Inspection of products during preparation for any defects, e.g. welds, damage etc.
- To inform Quality Control of any major non-conformance.
- Preparing all items for painting.
- Remove rust and scale by sanding /grinding.
- Degreasing and washing products.
- Prime products to specified thickness.
- Remove any contaminants between coats.
- Prepare Primed surfaces in readiness for Top coating.
- Top Coat as per Contract or other specified requirement to correct thickness.
- Inspect for any defect or sub-standard finish and rectify as required.
- Maintain workspace to a 5-star standard.
- Ensure all extraction systems and filters are cleaned/replaced as necessary.
- Ensuring the use of correct storing procedures for all materials are adhered to at all times.
- Booking out equipment from the Stores.
- Assembling Traffic Barriers and Gates both at head office and on site.
- Touch ups as required after assembling and prior to dispatch.
- Transport products using the Company Fork Lift Truck and overhead lifting equipment.
- Attend Training Courses as required.
- Any other reasonable tasks.
Skills, Knowledge & Behaviours
- Proven experience working within a similar role
- Previous experience in the use of 2-pack paints is essential
- Forklift Licence
- Able to use a range of hand tools
- Enjoy working under your own initiative and managing a busy workload
- A solid understanding of health and safety legislation
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Reliable & professional
- Organised, able to prioritise work
Take a look at our website: https://www.newgate.uk.com; if you feel you have the experience and Newgate sounds like the right company for you. Please apply with your CV.
