Maintenance Paint Robot Technician

For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars.

But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers, darers and doers who make extraordinary happen, every single day. That’s why the name of everyone who has ever worn our famous wings is inscribed on the wall of our factory.

As we embark on an exciting new era for the business, we need the very best people to write their own chapter on our journey to become the world’s most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand.

Join us.

JOB PURPOSE:

As part of the Maintenance team the Paint Robot Technician will be responsible for the day to day running of the Paint Robot cells. Be the first response to all breakdowns to ensure that all first line Maintenance activities are completed. These paint cells are equipped with Yaskawa Motoman robots. There will be a requirement to do some programming changes, optimisation and maintaining logs of all changes made.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful applicant will need a practical hands-on approach to enable them to support the Production team in maintaining all of the Paint Shop robots and associated equipment to ensure that volume and quality targets are met.
• Sustain new equipment and refurbishment activities in support of the Facilities and Maintenance department.
• Resolve paint application problems and implement countermeasures.
• Maintaining logs of programming changes and optimisation that is carried out.
• Equipment commissioning support.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and enhancements to paint cells for optimised performance.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of an appropriate automotive apprenticeship/engineering qualification (city & guilds level 3 + or equivalent) is essential.
• Paint application experience essential (Primer, Base & Clear coat - water and solvent)
• Understanding of paint application equipment; bell applicators (preferably in congestion with Yaskawa Motoman robots).
• Organised, pro-active individual with the drive to move the business forward.
• Demonstrable experience of problem solving and implementing countermeasures.
• Computer literate in MS word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Robot teaching/programming (preferably Yaskawa Motoman or Fanuc).
• Understanding of ISO12100 & IEC10218 is desirable.
• Compliance with ATEX & DSEAR standards.
• Team oriented with effective communication skills.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns, overtime, weekends to support production.
• Successful candidates will be required to support/work in other areas as may be necessary.

Offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis until 31st Dec 2024.

Volume protection contractual overtime arrangements are in place to ensure required production demands can be met. Stand up and stand down balances are managed as part of each employees Working Time Account (WTA).

All production employees are required to align with fixed holidays throughout the year in line with production shutdowns. Your annual leave ‘floating days’ are on a pro-rota basis based on your start date and can be taken outside of those shutdowns.

Belong at Aston Martin!

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.