Shift Engineer – Paint Shop

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