Sealer Manual Application Technician

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Manually apply seam sealers, hem flange sealers, PVC coatings, anti-chip, and NVH materials on BIW and painted bodies as per OEM standards and work instructions.
• Ensure correct sealer bead size, shape, continuity, overlap, and appearance in visible and non-visible areas.
• Follow defined application sequences and takt times to support continuous automotive production flow.
• Use and maintain manual application equipment such as pneumatic sealer guns, cartridges, pumps, and hoses.
• Monitor material condition including temperature, viscosity, curing window, and pot life.
• Perform visual and tactile inspections to ensure sealing completeness, adhesion, and defect-free application.
• Identify and correct sealing defects such as skips, air pockets, excess material, contamination, or poor finish.
• Coordinate with Paint Engineers, Quality, and Production teams to resolve sealing-related issues.
• Strictly follow EHS requirements related to chemical handling, ergonomics, PPE usage, and ventilation.
• Maintain excellent 5S and cleanliness standards in the sealer application area.
• Support audit readiness, launch build activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a skilled role model, supporting training and mentoring junior technicians when required.

Skills

• Expert-level knowledge of manual seam sealing and PVC application in automotive paint shops.
• Understanding of corrosion protection principles, water management, and NVH requirements.
• Good sealer bubble and Sealer bead repair skills.
• Ability to read and interpret sealing maps, and work instructions.
• Hands-on experience with different sealer materials (MS polymer, epoxy, polyurethane, PVC).
• Strong defect identification capability related to sealing quality and durability.