Finesse Technician

About Lucid At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility. Position Overview: The Finesse Technician is responsible for the final inspection and surface correction of painted vehicle bodies after the clearcoat process. This role ensures that all vehicles meet OEM appearance standards before release to assembly by identifying and correcting minor paint defects while maintaining production throughput, safety, and quality requirements. The Finesse Technician plays a critical role in achieving first-pass yield, customer-visible quality, and final paint appearance excellence. Key Responsibilities: Inspection & Defect Identification: - Visual Inspection — Perform detailed visual inspection of painted vehicle bodies under defined lighting conditions. - Defect Recognition — Identify defects such as dust nibs, sags, thin paint, orange peel, scratches, craters, and other paint film issues. - Defect Classification — Classify defects by severity and required repair method. - Marking & Documentation — Mark repair areas according to standard procedures. Surface Correction & Repair: - Repair Execution — Perform spot sanding, polishing, and buffing operations. - Tool & Material Use — Use approved abrasives, compounds, pads, and tools. - Finish Protection — Ensure defect removal without damaging surrounding paint, causing gloss variation, or creating edge burn-through. - Repair Limits — Rework only within defined repair limits and SOPs. - Quality Verification — Ensure repaired areas are visually indistinguishable from the original finish. - Escalation — Escalate defects beyond repair capability to Team Leader or Quality. Quality Support & Performance: - Audit Support — Support appearance audits and quality checks. - Defect Prevention — Maintain zero repeat defects and minimize rework cycle time. - Record Keeping — Maintain accurate records of repairs performed. Safety & Compliance: - Safety Procedures — Follow all safety procedures related to polishing, sanding, and tool operation. - PPE Compliance — Use required PPE including gloves, masks, eye protection, and hearing protection. - Chemical Handling — Handle polishing materials and chemicals according to safety guidelines. Tool Handling & Housekeeping: - Tool Care — Proper use and care of polishing machines, sanding tools, and accessories. - Tool Inspection — Inspect tools before use and report abnormalities or damage. - Workstation Organization — Maintain clean, organized workstations and support 5S activities. Production Support: - Takt Time Achievement — Achieve assigned takt time and repair targets. - Standard Work — Follow standard work instructions and repair matrices. - Shift Communication — Participate in shift handovers and production communication. - Continuous Improvement — Support CI activities and defect-reduction initiatives. Minimum Qualifications: - Diploma certificate or technical qualification preferred. - 2–3 years of experience in automotive paint finish, finesse, or repair operations. - Experience in clearcoat inspection and correction is mandatory. - Basic understanding of paint shop safety and quality standards. - Willingness to work shifts and follow production schedules. Skills: Technical Skills: - Paint Defect Knowledge — Strong understanding of automotive paint defects and repair techniques. - Clearcoat Properties — Knowledge of clearcoat behavior, gloss, texture, and appearance standards. - Surface Correction Skills — Skilled in denibbing, sanding, polishing, and buffing operations. - Finish Evaluation — Ability to judge gloss, texture, and color uniformity. Personal Skills: - Attention to Detail — High precision and strong hand-skill control. - Quality Mindset — Strong focus on customer-visible quality. - Teamwork — Good communication and collaboration with production and quality teams. - Disci

Diploma certificate or technical qualification preferred. 2–3 years of experience in automotive paint finish, finesse, or repair operations. Experience in clearcoat inspection and correction is mandatory. Basic understanding of paint shop safety and quality standards. Willingness to work shifts and follow production schedules.

Inspection & Defect Identification: Visual inspection of painted vehicle bodies; identify defects such as dust nibs, sags, thin paint, orange peel, scratches, craters; classify defects by severity and required repair method; mark repair areas. Surface Correction & Repair: Perform spot sanding, polishing, and buffing; use approved abrasives, compounds, pads, and tools; ensure defect removal without damaging surrounding paint or causing gloss variation; rework within defined repair limits and SOPs; verify repair quality to be visually indistinguishable from original finish; escalate defects beyond repair capability. Quality Support & Performance: Support appearance audits and quality checks; maintain zero repeat defects and minimize rework cycle time; maintain accurate records of repairs performed. Safety & Compliance: Follow safety procedures for polishing, sanding, and tool operation; use PPE; handle polishing materials and chemicals safely. Tool Handling & Housekeeping: Proper use and care of polishing machines and sanding tools; inspect tools before use; keep workstation clean and organized (5S). Production Support: Achieve takt time and repair targets; follow standard work and repair matrices; participate in shift handovers; contribute to continuous improvement and defect-reduction initiatives.