ENGINEER - PAINTING (SPECIAL PROCESS)

Sansera Engineering Limited
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
Adapting to Change
Attentive Listening
Collaboration and Team building
Communicating Effectively
Delivering High Quality Work

Work arrangement
No