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 Responsibilities

Equipment 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 Qualifications

Education

- 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

- Solid 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

📌 Paint Shop Maintenance – Team Member (Penukonda)
🏢 Kia India
📍 Penukonda