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: * 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