E-Coat Process Technician

Multimatic; East Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic in Ontario is seeking a skilled process technician to manage e-coat wastewater and conveyor systems. You will conduct analytical tests, adjust chemical dosages, and ensure stable, efficient operation of all related equipment within a fast-paced production environment.

The role requires a chemistry or chemical engineering technology background with at least 5 years in a related process setting, plus knowledge of SPC and quality systems. On-site work with afternoon/night shifts offered.

Qualifications

• College/university degree in chemistry or chemical engineering technology.
• Minimum 5 years in a process-related environment such as electro coating or plating.
• Knowledge of e-coat materials, processes, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of SPC, Gage R&R, Calibrations and Q.O.S. is an asset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to make positive recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare start-up, monitor, and shutdown e-coat waste-water and conveyor systems.
• Analyze process tanks and adjust additions to maintain stable operation.
• Perform process and finished-part tests to required specs.
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure uninterrupted production flow.
• Maintain records of equipment performance parameters and systems.
• Carry out routine maintenance on process equipment and purge filtration systems.
• Monitor chemical inventory and consumables; perform weekend cleaning as scheduled.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and assist in process capability reports.

Skills

Process operation

Chemistry knowledge

Strong communication skills

SPC knowledge

Gage R&R knowledge

Calibrations knowledge

Q.O.S. knowledge

Education

Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Technology degree

Job description

Must be willing to work afternoons or nights.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the start-up, monitor, and shutdown the e-coat waste-water and conveyor systems.
• Conduct analytical and instrumental analyses (gravimetric and volumetric) on all process tanks, interpret the results, and make the required paint and chemical additions and/or adjustments to equipment to maintain a stable process.
• Conduct all process tests and performance tests on finished parts as scheduled and to required specification.
• Monitor the functioning of all process equipment and perform the necessary tasks to ensure efficient operation and an uninterrupted production flow.
• Monitor, keep active, and maintain records of process equipment performance parameters (i.e. ultra-filtration system, paint chillier, R.O water generating plant, chemical metering pumps anolyte system, hot water generating unit, coalescing filters, and filter presses).
• Perform routine maintenance on above equipment (i.e. changing and purging filter systems, removal of waste sludge, etc).
• Monitor inventory levels of chemicals and consumables.
• Conduct routine week-end process tanks cleaning as scheduled.
• Maintain housekeeping standards as established.
• Perform waste water treatment analyses and e-coat performance tests.
• Collect film-thickness data and assist in the preparation of process capability reports.

Basic Requirements

• A college or university graduate in chemistry or chemical engineering technology, or an appropriate blend of education & manufacturing experience.
• 5 years of work experience in a process related environment such as electro coating or plating; preferably chemical.
• Have knowledge of e-coat materials, processes, and process equipment.
• Working knowledge of S.P.C, Gage R&R, Calibrations and Q.O.S. is a definite asset.
• Ability to make positive recommendations affecting process operations.
• Strong communication skills.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The total cash compensation range for this position is expected to be:

$27.72 - $51.44

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We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.