Paint Prepper

Location: Cardiff, Wales

The Paint Prepper is responsible for preparing all assigned vehicles for the refinishing and reassembly processes. You will be involved in a variety of processes, including preparation and paint work of components and rail vehicles, all within the Paint Facility and on the Production Line as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Safety - Support the implementation of the Pullman Rail Limited Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) strategy, associated actions and resulting initiatives, to deliver continuous improvement in all areas.
• Profitability - Ensure work is carried out with a continuous view to profitability and efficiency and look after our shareholders by guaranteeing that they see value for money and a profitable business.
• Quality - Quality is key to competitiveness. Take responsibility for delivering on time and on budget a high quality product or service, which Pullman Rail can take pride in.
• Respect - Demonstrate respect for colleagues, our clients and the environment in all areas of work.
• Key Tasks
• Thoroughly reviews each repair order prior to beginning work on vehicle
• Completes all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to factory specifications and policies
• To prime, edge or jam replacement parts
• to properly sand and prep for paint, new parts and blend panels
• To properly sand and featheredge surface for primer
• To properly block panels for refinishing
• To mask and spray the correct amount and coats of primer
• Able to mask all panels and cover car to minimise tapelines and overspray on the vehicle
• Contributes to maintaining acceptable cost per paint labour hour
• Knows status of assigned vehicles and helps problem solve on getting and keeping all vehicles on schedule on-time delivery
• Consistently utilises all required safe equipment and follows proper refinishing procedures in compliance with health and safety guidelines
• Adheres to all requirements hazardous waste disposal
• Follow vendors procedures to maintain all tools and requirement, including maintenance of paint booth and prep booth filters
• Maintain a clean and organised work space
• Performs other duties assigned by management
• Keep up to date with developments within the Company and other sector wide practices,
• that influence the day to day activities within the role, ensuring compliance with relevant
• legislation and any other relevant internal/external factors e.g. Company policies and procedures, health and safety, quality standards.
• Ensure, in the course of employment, complete confidentiality is maintained in respect of
• the Company, its dealings, transactions, and all other information relating to clients/ customers, staff etc.
• Demonstrate commitment to the aims and objectives of the Company and the implementation of its Equal Opportunities policy in the workplace.
• Physical demands
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks; manual dexterity
• Vision abilities required include close, distance, and depth perception
• Periodic lifting and carrying objects
• Reaching above and below shoulder level
• Extended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping to complete or inspect repairs
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, high level of dust and noise in repair centre
• MUST be able to wear protective equipment, including respirator
• Person Specification
• Effective communication (written or verbal) and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment
• Experience working in a professional paint or body shop
• Paint equipment/product knowledge and ability to use polisher and DA and compounds, etc.
• Possess beginner to standard level of paint prep/ polish tools
• Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment
• Excellent problem solving skills required