Apprentice Paint Sprayer

Summary

To spray paint material and units in accordance with the company standard. You will be trained on how to prepare and set up painting products and tools and learn the painting process from start to finish to produce high quality products.

Annual wage: £14,000 a year
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Training course: Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)
Hours: 38 hours per week, working Monday to Thursday 7am to 5pm with 30 minutes for lunch.
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 31 October
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Your day-to-day tasks include:

Setting up painting equipment
Sanding down and preparing the parts for spraying
Selecting, matching and mixing paints
Applying primer coats, main coats and finishes
Carrying out quality checks
Cleaning and maintaining equipment

As a paint sprayer we are looking for someone who is willing to learn and understand the following:

Different spray medias
Surface preparation ready for spraying
Fault recognition
A keen eye for detail and high standard of work
Additional duties include assembly work.

Where you’ll work

Williamthorpe Industrial Park

Holmewood

Chesterfield

S42 5UZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Vehicle damage paint technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair e.g. substrate surface preparation, paint volume calculation etc

Ability to correctly identify the substrate materials to be refinished e.g. plastic, steel, aluminium etc

Ability to interpret relevant technical data and methods to create paint manufactures specified application

Ability to use refinishing materials following paint manufacturer specifications to reinstate vehicle finish back to high quality

Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process e.g mixing systems, paint booths, UV lamps and spray equipment

Your training plan

Training to take place in the workplace & day release at Sheffield College

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Creative

Other requirements

Driving licence is not essential but would be a beneficial

About this company

CBE+ - Capabilities Beyond Engineering CBE+ offer tailored, integrated supply chain solutions using our knowledge and expertise, combined with our continuous investment in people, technology and quality management. Our services can be independently supplied or combined to help our customers find the most streamlined solution to meet their needs using multiple capabilities in countless combinations. Our Services - Electroless Nickel Plating, Precision, Gears & Gearboxes, Wire EDM, Assembly & Paint.

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After this apprenticeship

Possible progression into a fulltime positon upon completion of apprenticeship

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