JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: | Painting Technician | O*NET Code: | 51-9123.00 (Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers) |
Job Level: | L1 — Support / Operator | Job Code: | WR-Engineering-06 |
Sector: | Engineering | Company: | Wadi Al-Rafidain Company |
Division: | General Maintenance | Department: | Engineering |
Section: | Maintenance | Reports To: |
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Subordinates: |
| Functional Manager |
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Job Purpose |
Carry out painting and surface-finishing work across the company's facilities and equipment to maintain hygiene, GMP-compliant cleanability, corrosion protection, and a professional appearance. The role contributes to safe, on-time, and on-quality execution by following standard procedures rigorously, supporting team targets, and reporting issues without delay. |
Key Duties & Responsibilities |
● Prepare surfaces (cleaning, sanding, masking) and apply paints and coatings per specification. ● Mix paints to specification and select appropriate equipment (brush, roller, spray). ● Maintain cleanability and corrosion-resistance standards required for GMP areas. ● Apply HSE practices including PPE, ventilation, and chemical handling. ● Document work completed and report any safety hazards. ● Follow standard operating procedures meticulously and report any deviations to the supervisor immediately. ● Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment and adhere to PPE requirements at all times. ● Complete all required training and refreshers on schedule, including HSE, GMP, and role-specific modules. |
Qualifications & Requirements |
Vocational training in painting/finishing.
● Languages: Working proficiency in Arabic (native or near-native) and English (intermediate or above for technical reading and reporting). ● Computer literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the company's enterprise systems (ERP/LIMS/CMMS as applicable to the role). |
Experience |
2+ years in industrial painting; pharmaceutical/clean-area preferred.
● Track record of successful delivery in a comparable role within a regulated or quality-driven environment. ● Demonstrated ability to operate within an Iraqi-Group setting, working with internal stakeholders across functions and external regulators / partners. |
Skills & Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) |
Knowledge ● Industrial paints and coatings ● Surface preparation ● HSE for chemicals and confined spaces Skills ● Surface finishing ● Equipment use and maintenance ● Quality finish standards Abilities ● Work safely in confined or elevated areas ● Stand and exert effort for long shifts ● Take care to protect adjacent equipment |
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) |
● Work-orders completed on time — Target: ≥ 90% | Frequency: Monthly | Source: CMMS ● Rework rate — Target: ≤ 5% | Frequency: Monthly | Source: Maintenance log ● Safety incidents — Target: Zero | Frequency: Monthly | Source: HSE log |
Prepared by: (Direct Manager) | Reviewed by: (BUHR / HRBP) | Approved by: (Group OD Manager) | Approved by: (Group HR Director) |
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