Paint Technician Full Job Description:

A paint technician at Kalum Bodywork Ltd plays a crucial role in ensuring that vehicles receive a flawless paint job. With meticulous attention to detail and a steady hand, our paint technicians are skilled in preparing surfaces, matching paint colours, and applying paint in a way that restores the vehicle to its original pristine condition. Utilising the latest techniques and high-quality materials, our paint technicians take pride in delivering a flawless finish that exceeds customer expectations. Their expertise and dedication to their craft make them an invaluable part of our team, contributing to our reputation for excellence in auto bodywork services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

A paint technician for an independent auto repair shop, duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

• Undertake all vehicle painting tasks as distributed by the Bodyshop Manager, including:

  • Spraying of vehicles

  • Filler work

  • Masking

  • Priming

  • Topcoat

  • Lacquering, polishing and finishing

• Observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.

• Ensure that vehicles comply with safety standards when returned to customers or that faults have been reported and noted on the job card.

• Removal and safe disposal of vehicle components and fluids as directed by work order.

• Quality control of all repairs, with final stage sign-off.

• Report all faults and defects noticed whilst working on vehicles.

• Take care of equipment, special tools, and personal tools and report any faulty equipment to your line manager.

• Actively ensure that the repair method is on the job card, fully read, understood, and always displayed with the vehicle.

• Observe, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork.

• Interpret and implement technical service instruction data.

• Indent for replacement parts and record usage.

• Paint repair – to be able to accurately use paint mixing schemes, computerised scales, spray booths and drying lamps.

• Application of topcoat to manufacturer’s specification.

• Preparation of repaired areas as directed by work order in readiness for the application of a topcoat.

• General workspace cleanliness, protection of vehicles for overspray, booths and push-through ovens emptied and compactor emptied.

The candidate should have some experience in the described role. They must also be dependable. We are looking to fill this role full-time and long term.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience in an auto repair workshop

• Must have a technical qualification or trained to City and Guilds standard NVQ or equivalent.

• Maintain professional appearance

• Punctual nature and ability to handle schedule flexibility and dynamic work environment.

• Basic working knowledge of computers.

• Having a good working knowledge of Repair Methods.

• Being proactive in identifying and implementing effective working processes

• Must have high standards of customer service, be a positive and effective communicator, and consistently adhere to strict processes.

• Aware of composite and aluminium repair.

• Bonding, sealer and filler repair skills.

• Team player who uses initiative

• Flexibility and a can-do attitude.

• Cultural and organisational insight and takes responsibility for own actions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: TBA

Shift & Schedule: 07:30 - 17:30 Monday - Friday

08:00 - 13.00 Saturday

Work Location: 33, Hainault Business Park, Roebuck Rd, Ilford, IG6 3TZ

Please complete the details in our job vacancy section and submit the form. We will respond to you as soon as possible.

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