Polisher jobs in Birmingham

JOB TITLE: Polisher/General Operative

ROLE TYPE: Permanent

HOURS: 39 hours per week

PAY: £12.71 - £13.50 an hour dependent on experience

THE ROLE

Due to the Company’s ongoing success and growth, we have an exciting new position for a Polisher/General Operative. This role requires a team player with knowledge of polishing small to large components from all sectors of industry including the automotive, ensuring that high-quality standards are met whilst maintaining safety protocols.

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS

· 2 years polishing experience, techniques, equipment and materials.

· Can polish a variety of finishes including piano black to a mirror finish.

· Excellent eyesight and attention to detail.

· Can work quickly, meeting timing targets, whilst maintaining the quality of the finish.

· Excellent understanding of various materials and consumables.

· Can select the appropriate polishes and mop for the job.

· Can follow works instructions and detailed cosmetic specifications.

· To be able to identify polishable and non-polishable defects.

· Experience of inspection criteria such lighting lux levels, viewing time, distance and packing materials.

· Having the ability to identify all defects and their causes and to be able to make judgement calls based upon borderline criteria/ samples when necessary. E.g. identifying differences between suspect material and paint defects and separate/ record accordingly.

· Able to use and maintain air tools proficiently.

· Ability to meet deadlines and respond positively to pressure

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

· Identifying paint defects and “nibbing” prior to polishing.

· Polishing different components to various cosmetic requirements, from start to finish.

· Ensure correct batch process cards and relevant polishing instructions and care points are present before polishing.

· Follow process cards and works instructions and keep accurate records

· Keeping works station clean, tidy and uncluttered at all times, eliminating risk of damage to painted components.

· Maintain equipment by performing routine checks.

· Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

· General operative duties as required by the business.

BENEFITS

· Excellent work life balance

· Company pension

· Competitive salary

· Company benefits/rewards scheme

ABOUT US

Frederick Cooper (Birmingham) Ltd is recognised as a service-driven, cost-effective and friendly, Wet Paint Spraying & Powder Coating Business. We finish components for a wide variety of Industries, covering Automotive (customers include Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, JLR, McLaren, Rolls Royce amongst others), General Industrial, Engineering, Drinks (Dispense), and Medical and have a very strong reputation in all sectors.

We provide our customers with end-to-end bespoke finishing solutions, including component preparation, paint application and post application, finishing processes, which includes polishing and/or printing. Our teams are used to dealing with volumes of products, from 5 million parts per year down to one or two parts per day for high-end projects.

We have multiple coating lines, booths and wet spray rooms, meaning we can offer our customers an agile service, and react swiftly to last-minute fluctuations in scheduling and priorities.

Frederick Cooper is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 accredited.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £12.71-£13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham B9 4TS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• polishing: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person