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Job Purpose: To manage and execute all paint shop operations related to FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic) components for rolling stock(railway/metro coach) applications, ensuring high-quality surface finishes, process compliance, safety, and productivity. Key Responsibilities: Paint Shop Operations Supervise daily painting activities including surface preparation, priming, base coat, and top coat application on FRP components. Ensure proper curing and drying parameters are met according to technical specifications. Manage manpower, materials, and equipment to meet production schedules. Quality & Process Control Ensure adherence to specified paint thickness, gloss level, color shade, adhesion, and finish standards. Conduct visual inspections and tests (DFT, cross hatch, gloss meter, etc.) to ensure compliance with customer and internal quality norms. Identify surface defects (e.g., pinholes, delamination, orange peel) and drive corrective/preventive actions. Documentation & Compliance Maintain paint batch records, daily production logs, and inspection reports. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and paint specifications provided by design and quality teams. Comply with all EHS guidelines related to paint and solvent usage. Coordination & Continuous Improvement Coordinate with design, production planning, quality, and stores for timely availability of jigs, fixtures, consumables, and components. Drive lean initiatives, 5S, and Kaizen in the paint shop area to improve efficiency and reduce rework. Work with OEM vendors and suppliers to validate and select paint systems suitable for FRP substrates. Preferred Experience: Experience in painting FRP or GRP components for the railway/automotive/defense sector.
