Paint Sprayer

Job Description

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

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