Ashby Finance
Lead Paint Technician
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Location: Oldbury
Permanent
Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience and shift
Are you looking for a new, rewarding position?
Would you like to work on vehicle parts and panels for world-leading OEMs?
Do you value quality over quantity?
An exciting opportunity has become available for experienced Lead Paint Technicians to join a specialist coatings and manufacturing environment in Oldbury. We are seeking an experienced professional for both day and night shifts, supporting automotive and high-specification projects involving high-quality painted components, carbon fibre substrates, and specialist finishes.
The Lead Paint Technician will play a key role in production support, process development, and team training while maintaining exceptional cosmetic and quality standards across all paint operations.
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Working hours: Choice of either set shift
Day Shift (37.5 hours per week)
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:15pm
- Friday: 7:00am – 1:30pm
Night Shift (38 hours per week)
- Monday – Thursday: 2:00pm – 12:00am
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and support paint processes for new and existing projects
- Surface preparation of plastic and carbon fibre components
- Carry out primer, base coat and lacquer application
- Complete polishing and finishing activities to high cosmetic standards
- Train and support team members within the paint department
- Identify production bottlenecks and support process improvements
- Support production demands and product launch activities
- Ensure all work is completed to high-quality standards
- Work collaboratively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Support continuous improvement activities
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The Ideal Lead Paint Technician
- Previous experience as a Lead /Supervisor within automotive or specialist coatings
- Experience spraying automotive components, prototypes, show vehicles or refinishing work
- Experience working with plastics and carbon fibre materials
- Experienced in Preparation, Paint and Polishing
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to problem solve and work using own initiative
- Strong organisational and time management skills
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Paint Technician seeking long-term career progression within a specialist manufacturing environment.
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