Spray Paint & Shotblast Operator

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About this role

Location
Job Posted
Job Type
Salary
Category
Cavan
, Ireland
August 19, 2025
Permanent
‍€17 - €19 per hour DOE
Manufacturing & Warehousing
Location
Cavan
, Ireland
Job Type
Permanent
Job Posted
August 19, 2025
Salary
‍€17 - €19 per hour DOE
Category
Manufacturing & Warehousing

Job description

Our Client

Empire Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer of heavy machinery, renowned for their commitment to quality, innovation, and staff wellbeing. With a strong focus on health and safety and an excellent culture of training, development, and belonging, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career with a market leader.

We are currently seeking a skilled Spray Paint & Shotblast Operator to support ongoing production demands. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring machinery and components are finished to the highest possible standards while working in a safe, efficient, and team-focused environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Load and unload components into and out of the paint shop, ensuring safe handling at all times.
  • Perform spray painting to a consistently high standard, meeting both company and customer specifications.
  • Operate shot blasting equipment to clean and prepare surfaces for painting or finishing processes.
  • Safely and effectively move production parts, using appropriate handling equipment where required.
  • Work to daily and weekly production targets, maintaining efficiency and accuracy on the production line.
  • Carry out quality checks on all completed work, ensuring compliance with internal standards and client expectations.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with strict health and safety procedures.
  • Report any equipment faults or hazards promptly to minimise downtime and maintain safe operations.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in industrial spray painting within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Previous experience of working on a high-volume production paint line is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge and practical experience of using two-pack (2K) paint systems would be advantageous.
  • Experience in shot blasting and surface preparation processes.
  • Strong awareness of working in a quality-driven, safety-conscious environment.
  • Ability to follow detailed technical instructions, job sheets, or engineering drawings.
  • A team-oriented attitude with flexibility to adapt to production needs.

Package

‍€17 - €19 per hour DOE

Company pension

Private healthcare insurance

Annual €1,000 bonus (performance related)

Life assurance cover

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Spray Paint & Shotblast Operator

Cavan
Ireland
Permanent

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