Job Description

Job Summary

The Shift Engineer - Paint Shop is responsible for overseeing paint shop operations during assigned shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality coating processes. This role focuses on equipment reliability, process control, quality compliance, and coordination of maintenance activities while minimizing downtime and defects.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise paint shop operations during assigned shifts, ensuring adherence to production schedules. Monitor and control painting processes including pretreatment, electro-coat (E-coat), primer, base coat, and clear coat. Ensure proper operation of paint booths, ovens, conveyors, robots, and material handling systems. Troubleshoot process issues related to paint defects (runs, sags, orange peel, pinholes, fisheyes, adhesion issues). Coordinate with maintenance teams for breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and corrective actions. Monitor process parameters such as temperature, humidity, air flow, pressure, and curing times. Ensure compliance with quality standards, SOPs, and customer specifications. Enforce safety practices related to chemicals, solvents, fire hazards, and PPE usage. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations (VOC control, waste disposal, emissions). Maintain shift logs, production reports, downtime records, and quality data. Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, TPM, Six Sigma). Train and guide operators on proper painting techniques and equipment operation.

Required Knowledge & Technical Skills (Paint Shop Focus)

Strong knowledge of industrial painting processes and surface preparation. Understanding of paint chemistry, viscosity control, mixing ratios, and curing behavior. Knowledge of spray systems (manual and robotic), electrostatic painting, and air atomization. Familiarity with pretreatment systems (degreasing, phosphating, rinsing). Experience with paint booths, filtration systems, and bake ovens. Knowledge of defect analysis and root cause identification. Basic understanding of PLCs, sensors, and automation in paint shops.

Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. 2-7 years of experience in paint shop or similar industrial manufacturing environment. Strong hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance. Experience working in shift-based operations.

Skills & Competencies

Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills Ability to work under pressure in breakdown situations Good communication and coordination skills High focus on safety and equipment reliability

Working Conditions

Shift-based role including nights and weekends. Exposure to heat, noise, and industrial environments. Mandatory use of PPE and adherence to safety procedures.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Food provided Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person