Paint & Polymer

According to Paint India, today, the Indian Paint Industry is worth more than INR 62,000 Crores, i.e., USD 8 billion. Over the past two decades, this sector has grown by leaps and bounds. The sector comprises both architectural paints and industrial paints. In fact, there has been steady growth across all segments of the industry, from automotive to wood.

If you are into the paint & polymer sector, you will know how versatile this sector is. You not only invest in manufacturing a wide variety of paints but have to finish the packaging also. Pigments, resins, composites etc., are segments included in this sector.

With such a wide array of segments, it is always important to employ the right employees at work. Each segment calls for different skills, educational qualifications, hands-on training, etc. At Razi Solutions, we have batches of manpower that possess different sets of skills suitable for the different job responsibilities in the paint & polymer sector.

Key Functions in the Paint & Polymer Industry?

Among the various job roles within the industry, the two main areas of work are application and manufacturing. Under the applications segment, there are again various roles, such as decorative painter, assistant decorative painter, general industrial painter, painting helper, etc.

Those who are into manufacturing have to function as extrusion operators, filling and packing operators, QC in-charge, etc. Among other shared job roles, construction painter, repair painter, etc., are worth mentioning.

Which Area of Paint & Polymer Requires What Type of Labour?

Here at Razi Solutions, we have a skilled, semiskilled and unskilled labour pool for you to choose from. The various job responsibilities require various levels of skills. Here we have a detailed discussion about what each of these job roles demands and which level of skill in the workforce will be enough for those.

Application

Decorative application

Decorative painter

Type of labour required: Skilled.

The individuals here must have knowledge about the components of surfaces and which paint suits which surface. Besides painting, they might have to be involved in waterproofing, applying wallpaper, creating texture finish on interior or exterior walls using stencil etc., all the while keeping eco-friendly measures in consideration so that waste disposal is minimal.

Assistant decorative painter

Type of labour required: Skilled.

They generally help the main decorative painter in preparing the paint & polymer mix, applying it, and analysing the material of exterior and interior wall, furniture, floor etc.

Painting helper

Type of labour required: unskilled

The individuals have to follow the instructions as given by the lead painter, help in shifting equipment or furniture, clean and handle tools and materials, prepare the surface, dispose of waste, and assist in post-painting.

Industrial application

General Industrial (Liquid) Painter

Type of labour required: Skilled.

The people here are involved in understanding colour, finish, and the chemistry of each colour, preparing liquid application paint, coating the paint with machines and tools, etc.

Powder Coater

Type of labour required: Skilled.

These skilled workers coat metal surfaces of automobiles, home appliances, furniture, heavy machinery, control panels and other equipment used in industry and hospitals. Also, they must have knowledge about powder chemistry, finish, application, etc.

Protective and Marine painter

Type of labour required: Skilled.

Their skills enable them to develop an understanding of which paint & polymer coat will ensure the vessels and equipment withstand environmental conditions, preparing the surface, and applying the appropriate paint followed by a protective coat.

Shop Tinting Operator

Type of labour required: semiskilled

They work mainly at the point of sale. They have to follow the manufacturer’s formula of paint and prepare the colour as demanded by the customer in the tinting machine. Besides, they are responsible for counter sales and service, inventory management, etc.

Manufacturing

Production

Extrusion operator

Type of labour required: skilled

This job role is mainly about converting the raw materials into flakes by using the extrusion machine and using those flakes in pre-mixing.

Air Classification Mill Operator

Type of labour required: skilled

Their work starts after extrusion operators have finished producing flakes. They take those flakes and convert them into desired sized-particles so that they match the process chart.

Production QC in-charge

Type of labour required: skilled

These workers have to check the intermediate product during the production process and ensure they match the desired quality as per the company standards. They perform specific tests to check the quality.

Tinting Operator

Type of labour required: semiskilled

All these workers have to do is prepare paint according to the shade card provided by the company and match the colour codes so that customers get what they want. Sometimes they also perform retail-counter sales and have to manage the inventory as well.

Tumbling operator

Type of labour required: semiskilled

These workers have to operate the tumbling machine at work to produce finely ground powder paint.

Other job roles

Construction painter and decorator

Type of labour required: semiskilled, unskilled

These workers apply paint on the surface (masonry or wood, etc.) to attain a decorative finish. If you choose unskilled labour for this purpose, make sure they at least have knowledge about safe work practices.

Repair painter (automobile)

Type of labour required: semiskilled, unskilled

They prepare the body surface of a motor vehicle before applying paint, assist in painting and coating after painting, and assist in installing or replacing painted body parts of motor vehicles.

You can rely upon Razi Solutions to put an end to your worries about skilled, semiskilled and unskilled labour. Drop us an email or call us today!