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Blue-collarJunior (1-3 yr)ManufacturingHigh demand

EV Paint Shop Operator

Operates the cathodic-dip, primer and topcoat lines that paint EV bodies and panels at an OEM plant.

Salary band · India

₹3.5L – ₹6.5L

Median ₹4.8L

Experience

16 yrs

Junior (1-3 yr)

Hiring outlook

High

Role overview

EV paint shops follow the same KTL → primer → basecoat → clearcoat sequence as ICE plants, but downtime cost is higher because line balance is tighter. Operators monitor bath chemistry, robot nozzle pressure, oven temperature and per-panel defect rate, and call out abnormalities through the Andon system.

Key skills

Paint robot operationBath chemistryOven monitoringDefect tagging5SPPE compliance

Tools & software

Pneumatic and electric torque wrenchesBar-code scannerAndon systemStation-specific jigs / fixtures

Responsibilities

  • Operate the assigned station per the documented SOP and takt-time.
  • Perform first-piece, mid-shift and last-piece quality checks and log them in the shift register.
  • Follow 5S and PPE discipline rigorously; never bypass an interlock or safety device.

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Requirements

  • ITI / Diploma in a relevant trade (Mechanical / Electrical / Fitter / Welder).
  • Basic literacy in English / Hindi to read SOPs and safety bulletins.
  • Ability to stand for full shifts and work in a three-shift rotation.

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Typical employers

Tata Motors EVMahindra Last Mile MobilityHero MotoCorpBajaj Auto EV

Industries

EV OEMBody-in-white supplier

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