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Job description

Paint Coating Specialist - Kilrea - Permanent The Paint Coating Specialist will be responsible for preparing, applying, and monitoring industrial paint coatings to ensure high-quality finishes, adherence to technical specifications, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining consistent coating processes, driving production efficiency, and contributing to continuous improvement across operations

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain coating equipment and systems within the paint facility.
• Prepare materials and surfaces, ensuring correct pre-treatment and cleanliness before coating.
• Apply coatings in line with product specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Inspect finished coatings using visual assessments, thickness testing, adhesion checks, and other quality control methods.
• Troubleshoot coating defects (e.g., sags, runs, pinholes, blistering, orange peel) and implement corrective measures.
• Record and maintain accurate data on coating processes, production outputs, and quality inspections.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 3 to 5 years proven experience in paint coating operations within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial coating systems (powder, liquid, electrostatic, or other specialized applications).
• Hands-on experience with automated coating machinery, spray guns, booths, curing ovens, and related equipment.
• Understanding of surface preparation methods and coating quality standards.

Further Information

About the role: £15 - £20 per hour. Monday to Friday (8am - 5pm). 40 hours a week. Permanent role.