Trainee Painter

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Flow Technologies is a global provider of critical sealing and connector solutions, niche products and services to the global energy market — including oil and gas, renewables and alternatives. Our strengths in material science, application knowledge, design capabilities and manufacturing capacity, combined with our differentiated product portfolio, are supported by our focus on providing the highest level of customer service. Our employees serve a range of customers including oil and gas production companies, OEMs and engineering and service companies.

Some of your Benefits Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Easily Reachable: Easy, low-stress access by car or public transport.

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

Port Talbot

On-Site

Freudenberg Flow Technologies Ltd.

You support our team as

Trainee Painter Responsibilities

• As a Trainee Painter, you will receive training and practical experience in the following areas:
• Setting up and operating spray-painting equipment safely and effectively.
• Mixing paints and coating materials to the correct specifications to ensure a consistent finish.
• Preparing surfaces for coating, including cleaning, sanding, and masking as required.
• Applying primer coats where necessary in accordance with work instructions.
• Applying final coats to a high standard, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Inspecting completed products to ensure they meet quality and customer requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, including the cleaning and maintenance of spray equipment and the surrounding work area.
• Following all health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times.

Qualifications

• An interest in painting, coating, or manufacturing processes and a willingness to learn.
• Good concentration levels and the ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Good practical and hands-on skills.
• A safety-conscious approach to work and a commitment to following health and safety procedures.
• Good hand-to-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Normal colour vision to ensure accurate colour matching and quality inspection.
• A positive attitude towards learning new skills and accepting feedback.
• Willingness to undertake training in surface preparation, blasting, spraying, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, and attention to detail.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.