Artisan Mechanical (Panel Beating, Spray Painting and Upholstery) III

Duties and Responsibilities

Panel Beating

• Inspecting vehicles, plant, and equipment to assess the extent of damage to body panels, frames, and structural components.
• Preparing damage repair estimates for vehicles, plant, and equipment.
• Dismantling, straightening, reshaping, repairing, and assembling of body panels using prevailing standards and guidelines.
• Restoring vehicle frames to factory specifications and ensuring structural integrity and safety.
• Filling and smoothening imperfections with body filler to achieve a level surface.
• Adhering to safety protocols in the provision of forging works.
• Keeping records and inventory pertaining to panel beating works and equipment.
• Complying with environmental regulations.

Spray Painting

• Preparing surfaces for painting using various techniques.
• Repairing paintwork defects to meet quality standards.
• Adhering to safety protocols in the provision of spray painting works.
• Maintaining spray-painting equipment and mechanics.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the working area and ensuring proper disposal of workshop waste.

Upholstery

• Selecting suitable fabrics, vinyl, leather, or other materials for upholstery works.
• Maintaining upholstery equipment and machines.
• Repairing upholstery panels and cushion covers.
• Adhering to safety protocols in the provision of upholstery works.
• Keeping the working area clean and ensuring proper disposal of workshop waste.
• Collecting data on records, information, and inventory pertaining to spray painting and upholstery works.

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate.
• Government National Trade Test II in any of the following options: Spray Painting, Panel Beating, or Upholstery from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.