Manufacturing Technician - Paint

INNIO Waukesha; Welland; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engine production is seeking a Paint Technician. The role involves overseeing the painting process for engines, performing maintenance on paint equipment, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in manufacturing, with strong attention to detail and teamwork capabilities.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Company matched RRSP program

Collaborative team atmosphere

Qualifications

• Relevant paint experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of tools & equipment operation.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Painting all engine types and parts as per specifications.
• Conducting preventative maintenance on paint systems.
• Managing paint kitchen operations and ensuring inventory levels.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electrostatic paint guns

Job description

Paint Technician will act as a key member of the assembly operations unit when taking ownership of critical paint requirements in engine production. This involves preparing engines throughout all stages of the paint process, inclusive of washing, masking & final detailing. You will also manage scheduled routine maintenance of paint tools, systems & applicable equipment.

At INNIO, we offer you

An innovative and international connected working environment

Flexible working model and structure

Company matched RRSP program

An upbeat atmosphere with a collaborative cross-functional team

• Painting all engine types and parts per engineering specifications to prepare for customer shipment
• Completing required paint inspection reports and documenting all non-conformities to support root cause analysis when improving assembly processes
• Performing basic assembly related repairs when non-conformances are found during final inspection review
• Operating the start-up and shutdown processes of the paint wash booths and ensuring the required booth temperatures and safety resets are functioning
• Accurately controlling electrostatic paint gun during paint process, following proper cleaning procedure and adjustment of gun fluid
• Tracking inventory of gun parts, consumables and other materials used in the area
• Managing the 2KS system to correctly introduce paint throughout the lines and performing necessary troubleshooting when needed
• Following work instructions to successfully identify parts of the engine to be masked before paint
• Detailing engines by hand painting all raised lettering, performing paint touch-ups, and applying grease to necessary exposed parts on the engine
• Managing proper function of the paint kitchen by identifying correct motor pressures and ensuring adequate inventory levels of paints, solvents & catalyst
• Conducting all scheduled preventative maintenance on all paint and wash systems to ensure optimal operation and alignment with manufacturer specifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma and/or relevant paint experience in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of required tools & equipment, such as the operation of electrostatic paint guns and ability to calibrate both gauges and measuring equipment
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and demonstrate problem solving skills
• Team player who is accountable for teams’ success, when meeting business objectives and taking responsibility for decisions and outcomes
• Ability to adapt and be successful handling multiple tasks
• High attention to detail in achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks
• Must be able to conduct work at heights
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours/shifts
• Able to meet physical and cognitive demands assessment, inclusive of lifting a minimum weight of 40 lbs