07 Nov
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AVG MOTORS
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Kottayam
07 Nov
AVG MOTORS
Kottayam
Core Roles &
- Responsibilities
- Surface Preparation: Inspect vehicle surfaces to identify flaws, rust, or dents. Clean, buff, and sand down the car body using hand and power sanders to create a smooth foundation. [1, 2, 3]
- Masking &
- Protecting:
Apply masking tape and protective paper over components that should not be painted—such as windows, chrome trim, tires, and headlights. [1, 2]
- Body Filling: Apply body fillers, putty, and fiberglass compounds to cavities, deep scratches, and minor dents, smoothing the dried material to match the vehicle’s original contours. [1, 2]
- Color Matching &
- Mixing:
Utilize computerized paint-mixing technology and color theory to match existing vehicle paint perfectly, ensuring seamless blending between repaired sections and factory paint. [1, 2]
- Paint Application: Operate advanced spray guns to apply even coats of primer, intermediate base coats, and final clear protective finishes in a controlled, dust-free paint booth environment. [1, 2]
- Quality Detailing: Inspect completed paint jobs for structural issues like sags, runs, or trapped dust particles. Buff, polish, and detail the cured surface to achieve a high-gloss finish. [1, 2, 3]
- Safety &
- Hazard Compliance:
Maintain strict compliance with environmental and health laws by wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE)—including NIOSH-approved respirators—and disposing of hazardous waste material safely. [1, 2]
Key Requirements &
- Qualifications
- Education: A High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of an automotive collision repair or auto body painting program at a vocational school or institute is highly valued.
- Experience: Typically requires 1 to 4+ years of hands-on experience in an auto body or collision repair shop environment.
- Technical Skills: Precision in handling pneumatic spray guns, air compressors, orbital sanders, and computerized color-matching tools. Deep understanding of chemical mixing ratios for primers, thinners, and transparent coats.
- Physical &
- Medical Demands:
Must possess excellent color vision and depth perception to identify minute shading variations. Requires physical stamina for prolonged standing, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 20–25 kg (40–50 lbs).
- Certifications: Highly preferred credentials include ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification (specifically Test B6: Damage Analysis &
- Estimating or Refinishing) o
Pay: ₹28,500.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
📌 Painter (Kottayam)
🏢 AVG MOTORS
📍 Kottayam