INDUSTRIAL SPRAY PAINTER

Heartfulness; Chegur; On-site; INR 148,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartfulness is seeking an Industrial Spray Painter at its KMW Workshop/Factory in India. The role requires 2–5 years of experience and involves surface preparation, spray painting, and quality control to ensure corrosion protection and consistent finishes.

The ideal candidate will handle primers, paints, thinners, and spray-gun operation, while maintaining safety and efficient material usage. Daily wage terms apply, with compliance to Indian labour standards.

Qualifications

• Education: 8th or 10th standard preferred; relevant practical experience will also be considered.
• Preferably 2–5 years of industrial spray painting experience in metal fabrication, engineering, machinery, or structural steel.
• Hands-on proficiency in spray-gun operation, compressor handling, surface preparation, and the use of industrial paints, primers, and thinners.
• Knowledge of paint mixing, coating application, drying, curing, and common painting techniques.
• Ability to understand work instructions, basic measurements, painting specifications, and safety instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting safety and quality requirements.
• ITI or vocational training in painting, surface coating, or a related trade is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal surfaces by removing rust, oil, grease, dust, weld spatter, and other contaminants.
• Perform abrasive or wheel blasting where required and available.
• Apply primers, undercoats, and final paint coats according to approved specifications.
• Perform spray painting, brush painting, touch-ups, and corrective painting as required.
• Mix paints, primers, thinners, and hardeners in specified proportions according to manufacturer instructions and approved procedures.
• Adjust spray-gun pressure, nozzles, spray patterns, and paint viscosity to achieve the required finish.
• Follow prescribed drying and curing times and ensure appropriate coating coverage.
• Clean, maintain, and store spray guns, hoses, compressors, and related tools; report equipment defects and malfunctions.
• Handle paints and chemicals responsibly and minimize material wastage.
• Inspect surface preparation and finished components for color consistency, coverage, smoothness, and overall finish quality.
• Identify and rectify defects such as runs, sagging, pinholes, peeling, uneven coating, missed areas, and overspray.
• Protect painted components from scratches, dents, contamination, and handling damage.
• Coordinate with supervisors, fabrication workers, material handlers, and quality inspectors to resolve finishing issues and meet production schedules.
• Maintain daily production records, inspection checklists, and paint consumption records; report shortages, quality issues, excessive wastage, and delays.
• Follow workshop safety procedures and use appropriate PPE, including respiratory protection, eye protection, gloves, and safety footwear.
• Handle flammable paints, solvents, thinners, and other chemicals safely.
• Store chemicals and dispose of paint waste, used containers, and contaminated materials according to company procedures and applicable requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation.
• Immediately report accidents, spills, near misses, unsafe conditions, and equipment issues.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: INDUSTRIAL SPRAY PAINTER

Department: Production / Surface Finishing

Employment Type: Full-time / Contractual

Work Location: KMW Workshop / Factory

Experience: 2–5 years preferred

Wage Type: Daily wages

Job Purpose

KMW is hiring an Industrial Spray Painter to prepare, prime, paint, and finish fabricated metal

components and structures, ensuring corrosion protection, consistent coating quality, efficient

material usage, and timely completion in accordance with approved specifications, customer

requirements, and applicable internal Heartfulness requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Surface Preparation and Painting

1. Prepare metal surfaces by removing rust, oil, grease, dust, weld spatter, and other contaminants through grinding, sanding, scraping, degreasing, and derusting.

2. Perform abrasive or wheel blasting where required and available.

3. Apply primers, undercoats, and final paint coats according to approved specifications.

4. Perform spray painting, brush painting, touch-ups, and corrective painting as required.

Paint Preparation and Equipment Handling

1. Mix paints, primers, thinners, and hardeners in specified proportions according to manufacturer instructions and approved procedures.

2. Adjust spray-gun pressure, nozzles, spray patterns, and paint viscosity to achieve the required finish.

3. Follow prescribed drying and curing times and ensure appropriate coating coverage.

4. Clean, maintain, and store spray guns, hoses, compressors, and related tools; report equipment defects and malfunctions.

5. Handle paints and chemicals responsibly and minimize material wastage.

Quality and Production

1. Inspect surface preparation and finished components for color consistency, coverage, smoothness, and overall finish quality.

2. Identify and rectify defects such as runs, sagging, pinholes, peeling, uneven coating, missed areas, and overspray.

3. Protect painted components from scratches, dents, contamination, and handling damage.

4. Coordinate with supervisors, fabrication workers, material handlers, and quality inspectors to resolve finishing issues and meet production schedules.

5. Maintain daily production records, inspection checklists, and paint consumption records; report shortages, quality issues, excessive wastage, and delays.

Safety and Housekeeping

1. Follow workshop safety procedures and use appropriate PPE, including respiratory protection, eye protection, gloves, and safety footwear.

2. Handle flammable paints, solvents, thinners, and other chemicals safely.

3. Store chemicals and dispose of paint waste, used containers, and contaminated materials according to company procedures and applicable requirements.

4. Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation.

5. Immediately report accidents, spills, near misses, unsafe conditions, and equipment

Qualifications and Experience

1. Education: 8th or 10th standard preferred; relevant practical experience will also be

2. Preferably 2–5 years of industrial spray painting experience in metal fabrication, engineering, machinery, or structural steel.

3. Hands-on proficiency in spray-gun operation, compressor handling, surface preparation, and the use of industrial paints, primers, and thinners.

4. Knowledge of paint mixing, coating application, drying, curing, and common painting

5. Ability to understand work instructions, basic measurements, painting specifications, and safety instructions in a language understood by the candidate.

6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting safety and quality requirements.

7. ITI or vocational training in painting, surface coating, or a related trade is an advantage.

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

1. Consistent workmanship and attention to finishing details.

2. Responsible handling of chemicals, materials, tools, and equipment.

3. Punctuality, discipline, teamwork, and adherence to supervisor instructions.

4. Commitment to safety, quality, cleanliness, and efficient material usage.

Wage and Employment Terms

The final wage will be determined by KMW based on practical skills, experience, workmanship, and applicable minimum-wage requirements. Payment will be based on recorded attendance and the agreed wage cycle. Working hours, overtime, weekly rest, leave, and applicable statutory benefits will be governed by company policy and applicable Indian labour laws.

Selection Process

1. Screening of relevant experience and previous industrial painting work.

2. Practical test covering surface preparation, paint mixing, spray-gun operation, and finish quality.

3. Assessment of equipment handling, safety awareness, and defect identification.

4. Final selection by the authorized KMW representative.

Performance Expectations

The selected candidate must meet approved coating specifications, complete assigned work within production schedules, maintain equipment in working condition, and comply with established quality and safety procedures.