Painter & Finisher

Due to our recent expansion we have an opportunity to take on cabinetmakers to join our team.

 

Ideal furniture cabinetmaker candidates will have a high level of attention to detail, be motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude

 

These positions are based at our new workshop in Lower Dicker, East Sussex and you will be joining a small talented team of experienced cabinetmakers who have years of experience making bespoke kitchens & furniture.

 

As a painter & Finisher you will need following skills:

 

As a Paint Sprayer you will be responsible for a variety of functions including managing jobs that are scheduled for spraying in a well planned manner, ensuring you have everything required to keep good work flow and assistance with stock levels and waste management.

Sprayers Duties & tasks are to include the following: 

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• Work towards understanding different paint colours, standards required, application and maintaining equipment.

• Ensure all surfaces are prepared & free of grease, dirt and dust before painting to achieve the Paint finish required.

• Observe experienced sprayer using different coatings and quality of finish to be achieved.

• Prepare, rub down & de-nib timber ready for painting

• Touch up any defective areas of painted items

• Apply masking tape correctly when spraying two-tone paint or unpainted areas.

• Move work in & out of spray shop

• Keep spray shop clean & tidy

• Change spray-shop filters under the observation of the paint sprayer

• Clean nozzles, containers and hoses of machines.

• Maintain stock levels of standard paint colours, including primer and Westbury white

• Check paint received/delivered.

• Ensure there are sufficient consumable products required; masking tape, cotton rage, thinners, filters etc.

• Ensure you follow current health & safety requirements: wearing ear defenders, goggles, masks & gloves where applicable

Requirements

• Experienced in paint spraying would be beneficial but training can be given.

• Have knowledge of and experience using water-based paints and pre cat lacquers and paint.

• Candidate will be required to follow health and safety requirements; wearing breathing apparatus, ear defenders, goggles and gloves where applicable.

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If you are interested in a career as a cabinetmaker, please send your CV and a short covering email to us at careers@willowtreeinteriors.com, or contact us on 01435 863844 for further information.