Job Summary:
The Paint Technician is responsible for restoring and refinishing vehicle surfaces to ensure they meet Toyota Iligan’s quality and appearance standards. This role performs paint preparation, color matching, paint application, polishing, and final quality quality inspections. The Paint Technician must demonstrate precision, patience, and strong attention to detail when working on vehicle repairs and restoration, while handling customer and dealership vehicles with care and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
- Vehicle Paint Preparation and Repair
- Inspect vehicle surfaces for scratches, dents, paint damage, and other imperfections requiring refinishing.
- Prepare damaged surfaces through cleaning, sanding, masking, filling, and priming prior to paint application.
- Perform automotive paint repair and refinishing in accordance with established repair procedures and quality standards.
- Paint Application and Color Matching
- Apply automotive paint, primer, clear coat, and other refinishing materials using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Perform accurate color matching to achieve a consistent finish with the vehicle’s existing paintwork.
- Ensure proper blending and application techniques to achieve a smooth and uniform appearance.
- Finishing and Quality Inspection
- Conduct polishing, buffing, and other finishing procedures to achieve the required vehicle appearance.
- Inspect completed paintwork for color inconsistencies, uneven surfaces, paint runs, imperfections, and other defects.
- Ensure all restoration work meets dealership quality standards before vehicle release.
- Vehicle Handling and Operational Support
- Safely operate manual and automatic vehicles when necessary for vehicle positioning, inspection, or movement within dealership operations.
- Perform basic vehicle checks before and after repair activities.
- Exercise care and patience when handling complex or time-consuming restoration work.
- Tools , Equipment, and Safety
- Operate and maintain spray guns, sanding equipment, polishing tools, and other paint-related equipment properly.
- Follow workplace safety procedures and proper handling and storage of paint materials and chemicals.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Coordination and Documentation
- Coordination with Body Technicians, Service Advisors, and other service personnel regarding repair requirements and job completion.
- Report additional damage or repair concerns identified during the painting process.
- Complete required job cards, inspection checklists, and other documentation accurately.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology or a related field
- Reliable, with a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic
- A professional or non-professional driver’s license with the necessary restriction codes is mandatory
- Basic automotive knowledge and experience operating a variety of vehicles, including both manual and automatic transmissions
- Ability to spot vehicle damage and scratches, with high attention to detail and patience for complex, time-consuming restoration work
Note: This is a general job description. Specific responsibilities and qualifications may vary depending on the specific role and level within Toyota Iligan City.
