JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Production Operative to join our manufacturing team creating class leading high performance coatings.
This position is an essential part of Dacrylate Paints’ manufacturing team, where the successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, running and monitoring manufacturing equipment to produce paint and coating products consistent with customer requirements.
This is an opportunity to get involved in the wonderful world of coatings. You’ll be amazed at where you can see our products, from lighting columns, roof tiles, line marking, steel structures, specialist engineering solutions and so much more!

SKILLS

• Proficient in using hand tools and power tools for assembly tasks.
• Experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring high-quality output in all tasks.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with colleagues.

EXPERIENCE

• Have experience working in a manufacturing or production facility.
• Have experience operating machinery or equipment.
• Have experience handling raw materials and/or finished goods.

Desirable

• Have experience using material handling equipment. Such as forklifts (stand and sit), pallet jacks, hand trucks, order pickers, vacu-hoists, drum dollys, etc.
• Have experience mixing or blending raw materials and making a products in an industrial batch process.
• Previous experience in the coatings industry.
• Experience handling powder raw materials and weighing quantities for manufacture.
• Basic computer skills and experience using Microsoft word and excel.
• GCSE in Maths, Science or Technology based subject.

• Operate paint making control systems and manufacturing equipment such as High-speed dispersers (HSDs), bead mills and pumps.
• Manufacture products within deadlines to ensure warehouse and/or customer lead times are met.
• Follow product formulations and manufacturing methods to mix products.
• Submit samples for quality control testing.
• Handle and load hazardous and non-hazardous dry materials.
• Handle and dispense hazardous and non-hazardous
• Provide testing samples to Quality Control.
• Comply with company policies, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
• Collaborate with other departments to complete production orders on time
• Contribute ideas to improve or optimise manufacturing procedures
• Keep tools, equipment, and work environment clean and organised daily
• Maintain an organised workspace, ensuring tools and materials are stored correctly.
• Collaborate with team members to optimise production processes and workflow.
• Assist with inventory management and stock check audits.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to supervisors promptly.