Paint technician - KVM

Winpart by CFAO Mobility Kenya; Paint Township (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paint Technician role focuses on surface preparation, spray painting, and quality checks to ensure units meet safety and quality standards. You will follow safety regulations and use spray equipment to apply finishes according to manufacturing schedules.

Key responsibilities include preparing surfaces, sanding, applying filler, mixing paints per standards, and maintaining records. Candidates should have a Grade III spray painter certificate and at least 3 years of automotive paint

Qualifications

• Spray painter Grade III Trade Test, specialized training or certifications in paint technology will be an added advantage
• To have completed secondary level of education
• Ability to work accurately and methodically
• Prior experience in automotive paint processes or a similar role in manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety regulations and best practices to ensure a safe working environment
• Participate in safety training
• Inspect body and frame to determine feasibility and best method of repair and painting
• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting, sand body areas to be painted, locate surface irregularities, remove old paint and rust by scraping, grinding, sanding and brushing or applying paint remover
• Apply neutralizing and chemical conditioning solutions to bare metal surfaces
• Follow supervisor’s instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take
• Remove, install adjust and align body components, such as fenders, doors, door panels, hoods, deck lids, grills, weather strips, bumpers, roofs and quarter panels, for painting purposes
• Apply body filler to build up depressed areas
• Mix paint to correct ratios as per standards of manufacturer
• Use spray painting equipment to perform painting operations and repairs where necessary, to the best quality finish
• Implement paint process best practices, including good record keeping and reporting
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by Paint engineer.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical working

Communication skills

Record keeping

Report writing

Time management

Education

Spray painter Grade III Trade Test

Secondary education completed

Job description

Paint Technician

Job Information

• Division:
• Department:
• Section/Unit: Paint Technician Operations Production Paint Shop
• Reports to: Paint Engineer KVM
• Direct Reports: N/A
• Indirect Reports: N/A

Job Purpose

Responsible for ensuring proper surface preparation, spray painting, quality checks and paint reworks are done on available units. The role ensures that the paint application meets quality standards, adheres to safety regulations, and aligns with production schedules.

Main Responsibilities

• Follow all safety regulations and best practices to ensure a safe working environment
• Participate in safety training.
• Inspect body and frame to determine feasibility and best method of repair and painting.
• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting, sand body areas to be painted, locate surface irregularities, remove old paint and rust by scraping, grinding, sanding and brushing or applying paint remover.
• Apply neutralizing and chemical conditioning solutions to bare metal surfaces.
• Follow supervisor’s instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
• Remove, install adjust and align body components, such as fenders, doors, door panels, hoods, deck lids, grills, weather strips, bumpers, roofs and quarter panels, for painting purposes.
• Apply body filler to build up depressed areas.
• Mix paint to correct ratios as per standards of manufacturer.
• Use spray painting equipment to perform painting operations and repairs where necessary, to the best quality finish.
• Implement paint process best practices, including good record keeping and reporting.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by Paint engineer.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role

• Spray painter Grade III Trade Test, specialized training or certifications in paint technology will be an added advantage
• To have completed secondary level of education
• Ability to work accurately and methodically
• Prior experience in automotive paint processes or a similar role in manufacturing is preferred.

Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role

• 3 years of relevant experience from a recognized organization

Working Relationships

Internal customers

• Paint Engineer
• Assembly technicians

External Customers

• Customers
• Dealers
• Service providers
• Special Product developers
• OEMs

Competencies

Technical

• Automotive knowledge
• Able to understand different panel surface preparation procedures

Functional

• Report writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Communication skills
• Record keeping skills

Behavioral

• Interpersonal skills – Is self-aware, and has ability to relate with people across all levels of seniority as appropriate, to ensure achievement of personal targets
• Integrity and trust – Trusted individuals who can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner
• Time management – Able to manage time well per operation