Job description

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and control paint shop processes such as pre-treatment, surface preparation, primer, top coat, curing and related operations as applicable.
Ensure defined process parameters are maintained, recorded and followed as per approved process sheets, work instructions and control plans.
Carry out routine inspection of painted parts for appearance, colour shade, gloss, adhesion, film thickness, defects and other specified characteristics.
Identify and control paint defects such as dust, sagging, runs, orange peel, pinholes, blisters, scratches, poor coverage and colour mismatch.
Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Stores and other CFT members for timely resolution of process and quality issues.
Monitor rejection, rework and repair activities and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Maintain daily production, rejection, rework, process parameter and quality records and prepare required MIS.
Support implementation of Control Plan, PFMEA, SOP/WI, inspection standards and other quality-system requirements.
Verify availability and correct usage of paint, thinner, hardener, chemicals and other consumables as per approved specifications and FIFO requirements.
Support paint mixing, viscosity control, temperature/humidity monitoring and other applicable laboratory/process checks.
Ensure proper identification, segregation and disposition of OK, rejected, rework and hold parts.
Support preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of paint shop equipment, booths, pumps, guns, ovens, conveyors and related systems.
Monitor oven curing parameters and support periodic verification of curing performance as defined by the process.
Participate in kaizen, continuous improvement, cost reduction, productivity and defect-reduction activities.
Ensure compliance with safety, PPE, chemical handling, environmental and housekeeping requirements.
Maintain 1S/2S/5S in the assigned area and support audit readiness.
Escalate abnormal conditions, repeated defects, process deviations and safety concerns to the reporting manager without delay.

3. Quality & Process Control

Perform first-off/start-up and routine process checks as defined by the control plan.
Ensure traceability of batches, paint materials, process records and inspection results.
Support analysis of customer/internal complaints related to paint quality and implementation of corrective actions.
Assist in layered process audits, product audits and internal/external audit compliance.
Ensure only approved and released process/material conditions are used for production.

4. Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

Follow all PPE, chemical handling, fire safety and emergency-response requirements.
Ensure proper storage, labelling and handling of paints, solvents and chemicals.
Support compliance with environmental controls for paint booth exhaust, waste, emissions and chemical disposal as applicable.
Immediately report unsafe conditions, spills, leaks and deviations from approved safety practices.

5. Required Qualifications & Experience

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Chemical or related engineering discipline.
0–3 years of relevant experience in automotive paint shop, manufacturing, production or quality; freshers with relevant technical knowledge may also be considered.
Basic understanding of automotive painting processes, process control and quality inspection.
Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and basic MIS/report preparation.
Ability to read engineering drawings, process sheets and work instructions is desirable.

6. Key Competencies

Process discipline and attention to detail.
Problem-solving and basic root-cause analysis.
Communication and coordination with cross-functional teams.
Data recording, analysis and reporting.
Quality-conscious and safety-oriented approach.
Ability to work in a shop-floor environment and in shifts, as required.

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