Shift Engineer – Paint Shop

3 days ago

Oragadam Chennai Tamil Nadu, India Compass Group Full time

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, ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Food provided
  • Health insurance
  • Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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