Paint Technician
This Job reports to:
Bodyshop General Manager
Working with:
MET, Panel Beaters, Apprentices, Parts Advisor, Insurance engineers, Bodyshop estimator and office staff
Overview of this job:
Achievements:
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To ensure the highest standard of repairs are carried out to the manufacturers specification, specifically relating to the paint process
Customer focus:
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To ensure all work is completed to the customers satisfaction and strive to exceed their expectations
Specific tasks:
This job holder must be able to:
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Receive vehicle, job card & Quality Control (QC) forms from panel shop and check quality of repairs, taking remedial action if necessary
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Ensure that QC form has been completed by Technician who previously worked on vehicle and Senior Technician has countersigned when applicable
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Research methods as applicable e.g., bake temperatures EV.
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Ensure that all parts have been stripped from vehicle and that it is in an appropriate condition to receive paint treatment
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Document any other vehicle problems noted during repairs and seek guidance from workshop controller/bodyshop estimator if necessary
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When additional parts are required, a supplementary form should be filled out and placed in the appropriate tray or given to the workshop controller/bodyshop estimator in order to gain authorisation and order.
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Ensure that vehicle internal car care kit fitted (seat covers, steering wheel cover and floor mat) to prevent dust transfer
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De-grease the area to be treated
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Sand down the relevant areas and adjoining areas for blending purposes
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Mask out area to be treated
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Etch and prime area to be treated
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Bake the vehicle in the oven, setting temperature according to the vehicle requirements.
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Carefully remove the vehicle from the oven once it is cooled
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De-mask vehicle
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Flat the primer to prepare the surface to receive top coat of paint
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Degrease the area to be painted
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Carefully position the vehicle in the oven or a controlled area and mask the vehicle in preparation for application for top coat
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Select match and mix colour chips to match vehicle
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Wear appropriate protective clothing, apply one or more top coats to vehicle as required
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Bake the vehicle in the oven, setting the temperature according to the vehicle requirements
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Carefully remove the vehicle from the oven once it is cooled and de-mask
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Check final finish and colour match
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Carry out final checks on the vehicle after repair in line with quality control checklist attached to job card. Tick appropriate sections and sign off
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Review another Technicians work and sign the quality of work in order for the car to move to the next stage
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Ensure final check sheet and job card leave the department with the vehicle
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All adhesives, primers, paints and bonding agents should be stored with the use by date and opened date clearly marked with a permanent marker
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Participate fully in measurement and feedback processes, to complete and return personnel documentation on time and to embrace personal training and development opportunities.