Surface Preparation Technician – Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking a Surface Preparation Technician to join our production team in Welwyn Garden City. You will ensure that every component is perfectly prepared before high‑performance fluoropolymer coating is applied, playing a critical part in delivering top‑quality products for aerospace, defence, motorsport, oil & gas and other industrial sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare customer components for coating, including cleaning, masking, grit blasting and surface profiling.
• Inspect prepared surfaces and verify they meet specifications before they move to the coating line.
• Complete job cards and quality records, flagging any non‑conformances.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in the production area.

Required profile

• Take pride in delivering work to specification.
• Comfortable working in a physical, hands‑on production setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Reliable, self‑motivated and a genuine team player.

Required skills

• Cleaning of components.
• Masking techniques.
• Grit blasting.
• Surface profiling.
• Inspection of prepared surfaces.
• Documentation of job cards and quality records.

What we offer

• Stable, permanent employment with a specialist business.
• Structured training and a clear progression path to a coating technician role.
• Close‑knit team where your work directly impacts product quality.