Summary Statement:

The purpose of this position is to spray paint forklifts, parts and other related equipment to an acceptable quality of workmanship as well as to provide general assistance in the workshop in terms of any aspect of workshop duties required.

Key Performance Areas:

To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key performance area satisfactorily. This list of key performance areas is not exhaustive and may be changed / supplemented to accommodate business needs from time to time:

Inspect forklift surface/structures to be painted for repair, prepping and/or buffing defects.

Mix specific colors using standard formulas or colour charts.

Perform paint repairs and refinishing to current company standards using spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques.

Sand, mask, blend, and polish finish. Apply or retouch paint as necessary.

Carry out minor cosmetic repairs; responsible to do such requested repairs according to instruction, correctly and promptly.

Assist with stripping / disassembling of equipment in order to perform checks / complete repairs; assist with re-assembly of equipment.

Preparation of machines for spray painting

Provide general physical assistance to technicians / mechanics / workshop foreman / supervisor as and when requested.

Must generally act and work in an efficient and safety conscious manner.

Must operate equipment, use hand power tools and specialized hand tools in correct and safe manner with or without supervision.

Responsible for the identification and separation of non-conforming parts or materials and report them to supervisors.

Utilize spray gun and apply paint in conformance with all specifications.

Utilize solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning sprayers and power equipment.

Follow company requirements to select paint, and match colors of paint following specified colour charts.

Responsible for material and minor maintenance

Set up the spray equipment.