Randstad has partnered with a leading radiator and heat exchange manufacturing facility in Welshpool to recruit an Etcher / Production Direct Worker to support manufacturing operations.
In this role, you will play a key part in the cleaning and surface preparation of radiator components prior to painting and maintenance. This position offers stable, regular continuous hours in a supportive manufacturing setting close to home.
Key Responsibilities
- Surface Preparation: Perform thorough surface and paint preparation on radiator parts and equipment before maintenance or painting.
- Water-Blasting & Cleaning: Use high-pressure water blasting equipment and low-grade acid wash solutions to hose down, clean, and degrease components.
- Material Handling: Safely transport radiator components using pallet lifters, overhead cranes, or forklifts.
- Quality & Tagging: Inspect cleaned parts and apply completion tags indicating components are ready for fitting.
- Safety & PPE Compliance:
Follow all WHS safety processes and wear required PPE (respirator/mask, face shield, chemical apron, rubber gumboots, and gloves).
What We Are Looking For
- Forklift License (LF): Must possess a valid LF forklift license.
- Work Ethic & Tenure: Proven history of long tenure and reliable work ethic in industrial or workshop environments.
- Physical Fitness: Ability to stand for full shifts and handle manual work up to 20 kg.
- Safety Mindset: Commitment to workplace health and safety standards.
- Upskilling Opportunity: Potential pathways to gain a Dogging ticket for the right candidate.
key responsibilities
- Surface prep, degreasing and high-pressure water blasting of radiator parts.
qualification
- Australian Forklift License (LF)
- Experience working in manufacturing
- powder coating
- sandblasting
- water blasting or industrial surface preparation.