ENGINEER - PAINTING (SPECIAL PROCESS)

PRIME FUNCTION

To carry out painting and related surface-preparation activities safely and consistently in accordance with approved work instructions, customer specifications, quality requirements, and the production plan.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review the job card, drawing, paint specification, colour code, acceptance criteria, and applicable work instructions before starting work.
• Verify component identity, surface condition, previous-operation clearance, and availability of approved paint, thinner, consumables, tools, and PPE.
• Perform cleaning, degreasing, sanding, surface preparation, masking, and part handling without causing damage or contamination.
• Prepare and mix paint in the specified ratio, observe induction and pot-life requirements, and record batch and material details.
• Set up and operate spray guns, pressure pots, booths, ovens, and related equipment using approved parameters.
• Apply primer, topcoat, touch-up, or other specified coatings to achieve the required coverage, finish, and dry-film thickness.
• Follow specified flash-off, drying, and curing time and temperature requirements, and protect coated parts during movement and storage.
• Conduct visual and in-process checks for colour, coverage, runs, sags, pinholes, contamination, adhesion, and coating thickness as applicable.
• Identify and report defects, process deviations, equipment abnormalities, expired materials, or out-of-limit conditions; segregate affected parts as instructed.
• Clean spray equipment, tools, booths, work areas, and fixtures; dispose of paint waste, solvents, and contaminated materials in designated containers.
• Complete production, material-consumption, traceability, inspection, and equipment-check records accurately and on time.
• Participate in safety, quality, productivity, 5S, and continuous-improvement activities.

AUTHORITY

• Stop work and inform the supervisor or Quality team when safety, material, equipment, process, drawing, or quality requirements are not met.
• Reject the use of unidentified, expired, damaged, or improperly stored paint and consumables.
• Request clarification, equipment maintenance, replacement PPE, or required consumables before continuing the operation.
• Segregate and identify suspected nonconforming parts pending disposition by authorized personnel.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

Qualification:

• ITI, vocational certificate, diploma, or equivalent technical qualification; candidates with relevant painting experience may also be considered.

Experience:

• 1–5 years of experience in industrial, automotive, aerospace, or precision-component spray painting; trained fresh candidates may be considered for entry-level positions.

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of surface preparation, masking, paint mixing, spray application, drying, curing, and touch-up methods.

• Ability to operate and clean spray guns, pressure pots, paint booths, ovens, and related tools safely.
• Ability to follow drawings, job cards, paint specifications, colour codes, work instructions, and acceptance criteria.
• Understanding of paint-mixing ratios, viscosity, pot life, flash-off time, curing parameters, coating thickness, and common paint defects.
• Knowledge of safe handling and storage of paints, thinners, solvents, and hazardous materials, including PPE, ventilation, fire prevention, and spill response.
• Basic ability to complete production, material, traceability, inspection, and equipment-check records.
• Awareness of 5S, waste segregation, contamination control, and quality-management requirements.

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail and consistent workmanship.

• Process discipline and compliance with instructions.
• Safety awareness and responsible chemical handling.
• Teamwork, communication, and timely escalation.
• Commitment to quality, delivery, cost control, housekeeping, and continuous improvement.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Achievement of assigned production quantity and schedule.
• First-pass yield and reduction in paint defects, rework, rejection, and customer complaints.
• Compliance with paint-mixing, application, flash-off, drying, curing, and inspection requirements.
• Accuracy and timeliness of production, traceability, material, and equipment records.
• Paint, thinner, solvent, and consumable usage within approved norms, with minimum avoidable waste.
• Adherence to PPE, chemical safety, fire prevention, waste-disposal, and environmental requirements.
• Equipment care, daily checks, cleaning, and timely reporting of abnormalities.
• 5S, housekeeping, attendance, training completion, and work-discipline performance.

Skills

Competencies