Senior Paint Laboratory Technician

CATERPILLAR

Desford, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Base: £35,247 rising to £39,000; bonus/equity: bon...
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Paint plant processes
Laboratory testing
Process monitoring
** Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Paint Laboratory Technician to join their Building Construction Products Paint Plant in Desford, UK. The role involves monitoring paint processes, performing laboratory tests, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. **

Job Summary

  • As a Paint Laboratory Technician working within the Building Construction Products (BCP) Paint Plant, you will be responsible for controlling and monitoring all Paint Plant processes.
  • Test the properties of the finished paint surface. This will include measuring film thickness, gloss and orange peel levels.
  • From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Paint Laboratory Technician to join their Building Construction Products Paint Plant in Desford, UK. The role involves monitoring paint processes, performing laboratory tests, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. **

Salary

Base: £35,247 rising to £39,000; Bonus/Equity: Bonus, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched); Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution doubled by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Paint Plant Processes
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Process Monitoring
  • Chemical Additions
  • Wastewater Analysis
  • Safety Procedures
  • Preventative Maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Attention to Detail
  • Effective Communication
  • Decision Making Confidence
  • Self-Motivation
  • Team Collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Experience in industrial paint processes
  • PC literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Experience in paint laboratory
  • Experience in wet and powder paint techniques
  • Current forklift truck licence

Work Rights

Not specified

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