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Form of work
SalaryPaint 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:
To ensure the highest standard of repairs are carried out to the manufacturers specification, specifically relating to the paint process
Customer focus:
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:
Receive vehicle, job card & Quality Control (QC) forms from panel shop and check quality of repairs, taking remedial action if necessary
Ensure that QC form has been completed by Technician who previously worked on vehicle and Senior Technician has countersigned when applicable
Research methods as applicable e.g., bake temperatures EV.
Ensure that all parts have been stripped from vehicle and that it is in an appropriate condition to receive paint treatment
Document any other vehicle problems noted during repairs and seek guidance from workshop controller/bodyshop estimator if necessary
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.
Ensure that vehicle internal car care kit fitted (seat covers, steering wheel cover and floor mat) to prevent dust transfer
De-grease the area to be treated
Sand down the relevant areas and adjoining areas for blending purposes
Mask out area to be treated
Etch and prime area to be treated
Bake the vehicle in the oven, setting temperature according to the vehicle requirements.
Carefully remove the vehicle from the oven once it is cooled
De-mask vehicle
Flat the primer to prepare the surface to receive top coat of paint
Degrease the area to be painted
Carefully position the vehicle in the oven or a controlled area and mask the vehicle in preparation for application for top coat
Select match and mix colour chips to match vehicle
Wear appropriate protective clothing, apply one or more top coats to vehicle as required
Bake the vehicle in the oven, setting the temperature according to the vehicle requirements
Carefully remove the vehicle from the oven once it is cooled and de-mask
Check final finish and colour match
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
Review another Technicians work and sign the quality of work in order for the car to move to the next stage
Ensure final check sheet and job card leave the department with the vehicle
All adhesives, primers, paints and bonding agents should be stored with the use by date and opened date clearly marked with a permanent marker
Participate fully in measurement and feedback processes, to complete and return personnel documentation on time and to embrace personal training and development opportunities.
