Automotive Repair, Spare Parts, & Support Services
Functional Area
Not Mentioned
Job Description
Understanding proper sanding and preparation procedure using manual and machine, and having knowledge on which grid of sanding to use according to the nature of the damage
Knowledge on restoring the original body shapes such as edges, curves, etc. before applying the paint coat
Ability to carry out 3-stage color application
Compute amounts and weights of paint, lacquer, solvent, or thinner required from standard formula, and pour specified amounts into mixing machine.
Acknowledge and reconfirm the color code given by the painter to mix colors as pre-requested with appropriate volume of paint for the number of panels required.
Must be able to understand color matching and manual color mixing adjustment as per color required.
Perform Spray sample or test plate for color verification and variation shade.
Balancing and layering of colors.
Cleaning of grease and dirt in the vehicle.
Selecting and mixing colors to match the vehicles color.
Sanding, filling and chiseling vehicle as part of its preparation.
Masking areas that are not included to be painted.
Mix colors to create required hues in the event of unavailability of the ones requested by customers
Appropriately mix thinners with paints to come up with required consistency
Ensure that all tools such as sprayers, brushes, and buffers are available prior to the start of a paint job
Clean surfaces to be painted and apply color coats using brushes and sprayers
Ensure that each coat of paint is completely dried before applying the next one
Perform buffing and finishing duties at the end of each paint job
Check finished paint jobs to ensure that it is done according to quality standards
