Paintshop Technician

ACT PLAST PAINTS PRIVATE LIMITED; Kanchipuram; On-site; INR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Plast Paints Pvt Ltd in Chennai, India, is seeking a Paintshop Technician for a full-time, on-site role based in Kanchipuram.

You will prepare plastic components for painting, operate and monitor paintshop equipment, and ensure correct mixing and application of paints and coatings according to specifications. Responsibilities include surface quality checks, color matching, basic maintenance of booths and spray guns, and strict adherence to safety and environmental guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience with surface preparation, masking, and spray painting for plastics.
• Knowledge of mixing ratios, curing times, and finish requirements.
• Familiarity with paint booths, ovens, conveyors, and basic tools.
• Adherence to safety, health, and environmental practices.
• Attention to detail for visual inspection and color matching.
• Basic record-keeping and communication with supervisors.
• Experience in automotive or plastics painting preferred.
• Able to work in shifts and perform manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plastic components for painting.
• Operate and monitor paintshop equipment.
• Ensure correct mixing and application of paints.
• Check surface quality, color consistency, and finish.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of paint booths and spray guns.
• Follow safety and environmental guidelines.
• Maintain production records and support quality audits.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team to meet daily targets.

Skills

Paintshop operations

Safety compliance

Quality inspection

Record keeping

Shift work

Manual handling

Education

ITI certification in Painter

Vocational training in Plastic Processing

Job description

Company Description

ACT Plast Paints Pvt Ltd, founded in 2006, is a recognized provider of high-quality, high-precision engineering plastics and painted decorative product solutions for the Indian automotive, consumer, and home appliance sectors. The company specializes in complex decorative applications that demand advanced technology and strong technical expertise. Headquartered in Chennai, India, ACT Plast Paints has established a strong market presence, including work in In-Mold Electronics (IME) products. Team members work with leading brands and challenging projects, contributing to innovative surface finishing and decorative solutions.

Role Description

The Paintshop Technician role is a full-time, on-site position based in Kanchipuram. This role involves preparing plastic components for painting, operating and monitoring paintshop equipment, and ensuring correct mixing and application of paints and coatings according to specifications. The Paintshop Technician will perform routine checks on surface quality, color consistency, and finish, and will carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of paint booths, spray guns, and related machinery. Responsibilities also include following safety and environmental guidelines, maintaining production records, supporting quality audits, and collaborating with supervisors and team members to meet daily production targets.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of paintshop operations, including surface preparation, masking, and spray painting for plastic components.
• Ability to handle paints, thinners, and coatings safely, with an understanding of mixing ratios, curing times, and finish requirements.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining paint booths, ovens, conveyors, and basic paintshop tools and equipment.
• Awareness of safety, health, and environmental practices, including use of personal protective equipment and adherence to workplace safety standards.
• Attention to detail for visual inspection of parts, color matching, and defect identification, with a focus on consistent quality and minimal rework.
• Basic record-keeping and communication skills to report issues, follow work instructions, and coordinate with supervisors and colleagues.
• Prior experience in an automotive or plastics painting environment is preferred; vocational training or ITI certification in relevant trades (e.g., Painter, Plastic Processing, Production) is an advantage.
• Ability to work in shifts, stand for extended periods, and perform manual handling tasks as required in a production paintshop.