Finesse Technician – Paint Inspection & Repair

About the role

The Finesse Technician ensures that painted vehicle bodies meet Lucid’s OE appearance standards before they move to final assembly. This role focuses on the final inspection and surface correction after the clearcoat process, balancing quality, safety, and production throughput.

Key responsibilities

• Perform detailed visual inspections under defined lighting conditions to identify paint defects such as dust nibs, sags, orange peel, scratches, and craters.
• Classify defects by severity, mark repair areas, and document findings according to standard procedures.
• Execute spot sanding, polishing, and buffing using approved abrasives, compounds, pads, and tools while protecting surrounding paint.
• Repair within defined limits, verify that repaired areas are indistinguishable from the original finish, and escalate unrepairable defects.
• Support appearance audits, maintain zero repeat defects, and keep accurate repair records.
• Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and handle polishing chemicals safely.

Required profile

• Ability to conduct visual inspections under controlled lighting.
• Attention to detail for defect identification and classification.
• Proficiency in spot sanding, polishing, and buffing techniques.
• Commitment to safety protocols and proper PPE usage.
• Capability to document repairs accurately and follow standard operating procedures.

Required skills

• Visual inspection of painted surfaces
• Spot sanding
• Polishing
• Buffing
• Use of approved abrasives, compounds, and pads
• PPE compliance and chemical handling

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to high‑performance, sustainable vehicles
• Work within a vertically integrated automotive manufacturing environment
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams focused on excellence