ENGINEER - PAINTING (SPECIAL PROCESS)

Sansera Engineering Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Sansera Engineering Limited seeks an Engineer - Painting (Special Process) to oversee production-line painting, surface-preparation, masking and coating operations. You will mix paints, set up spray equipment, monitor curing and ensure adherence to drawings, specs and safety rules.

The role requires 1–5 years in industrial spray painting (fresh candidates considered) and a background in ITI/diploma related to painting.

Qualifications

• ITI, vocational certificate or diploma in painting or equivalent.
• 1–5 years of experience in industrial spray painting; fresh candidates may be considered.
• Knowledge of paint-mixing ratios, viscosity, pot life, flash-off time and curing parameters.
• Safe handling and storage of paints, thinners, solvents and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Review job card, drawings, paint specs and color code before starting work.
• Verify component identity, surface condition, and availability of approved materials and PPE.
• Perform cleaning, degreasing, sanding, surface prep, masking and handling without damage.
• Prepare and mix paint to specified ratios, monitor pot-life, record batch details.
• Set up and operate spray guns, booths, ovens, and related equipment per approved parameters.
• Apply primer, topcoat or touch-up to achieve required finish and thickness.
• Follow flash-off, drying and curing times; protect coated parts during movement.
• Conduct visual/in-process checks for colour, coverage and thickness; report defects.

Skills

Surface preparation

Masking

Paint mixing

Spray application

Drying

Curing

Touch-up

PPE handling

Education

ITI / Diploma in painting or equivalent

Tools

Spray guns

Pressure pots

Paint booths

Ovens

Job description

Job Title: ENGINEER - PAINTING (SPECIAL PROCESS)

Posting Start Date: 10/12/26

Job Description:

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