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Paint Shop Maintenance – Team Member

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Job Description

Job Title: Paint Shop Maintenance – Team Member (Staff) Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring optimal performance and reliability of paint shop equipment through advanced maintenance practices, PLC control expertise, and continuous improvement initiatives. Acts as a technical specialist in automation, supporting team capability development and achieving production, safety, and cost targets.

Key ResponsibilitiesEquipment Performance & Reliability
  • Ensure optimal performance of paint shop equipment including:
    • PT/ED (Pretreatment & Electro-deposition)
    • OHC (Overhead Conveyor)
    • CV (Conveyor systems)
  • Monitor equipment against defined performance targets and take corrective actions
Safety Management
  • Identify safety improvement opportunities
  • Conduct audits and ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Drive initiatives to achieve zero accidents/incidents
PLC & Automation Expertise
  • Act as PLC specialist, particularly in:
    • Siemens PLC systems
    • PT/ED and conveyor automation programs
  • Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs
  • Implement contingency plans including backup and bypass programs
Training & Skill Development
  • Develop and implement training plans for team members
  • Build competency in:
    • Siemens PLC programming
    • Paint shop systems (PT/ED, conveyors)
  • Conduct skill evaluation (L1, L2, multiskilling levels)
Breakdown Management
  • Lead and guide team during breakdown situations
  • Analyze failures and implement corrective actions
  • Focus on MTTR reduction and improved response time
Planning, Reporting & Documentation
  • Prepare and monitor:
    • Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance reports
  • Develop and revise:
    • Preventive Maintenance (PM) modules
    • Patrol checkpoints and inspection plans
  • Validate and implement OPL (One Point Lesson) documents
Continuous Improvement & Business Plan
  • Implement and monitor annual business plan activities
  • Lead improvement initiatives to enhance:
    • Equipment reliability
    • Productivity
    • Quality
Cost Optimization
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities such as:
    • Localization
    • Energy-saving initiatives
    • In-house project execution
Projects & Commissioning
  • Coordinate new projects and modifications in the paint shop
  • Ensure equipment readiness and smooth commissioning
Required QualificationsEducation
  • B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechatronics
Experience
  • 4–10 years in paint shop maintenance / automotive / manufacturing industries
  • Hands-on experience in PLC programming and automation systems
Technical Skills
  • Strong expertise in Siemens PLC programming (S7 series)
  • Knowledge of paint shop systems (PT/ED, conveyors, OHC)
  • Breakdown analysis and reliability engineering
  • Preventive maintenance planning and CMMS usage
  • Energy management and cost optimization techniques

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Job ID: 145752137