Lead Paint Technician – Robotics & Process Improvement

Owen Daniels; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a technically strong Paint Technician to own the paint process, keep production running, and provide leadership to the team at Oldbury. The role is Monday–Thursday 8:00am–4:00pm, Friday 8:00am–1:00pm with salary dependent on experience.

You will run and maintain the paint lines, support robotic and manual operations, and coach junior members. Experience in a paint shop or manufacturing environment, knowledge of paint preparation, viscosity and process control, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in paint shop/manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of paint application, viscosity, preparation and process control.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain the paint lines, ensuring consistent output and product quality.
• Fault-find and troubleshoot paint process issues, identifying root causes.
• Support robotic and manual paint operations.
• Manage paint mixing and ensure proper preparation for production.
• Support continuous improvement, reducing scrap, downtime, and paint-related quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior team members.
• Help manage the shift and provide day-to-day leadership.

Skills

Paint shop experience

Robotic paint lines

Fault-finding

Process control

Team leadership

Tools

Robotic painting equipment

Job description

Owen Daniels is seeking a technically strong Paint Technician to own the paint process, keep production running, and provide leadership to the team at Oldbury. The role is Monday–Thursday 8:00am–4:00pm, Friday 8:00am–1:00pm with salary dependent on experience.

You will run and maintain the paint lines, support robotic and manual operations, and coach junior members. Experience in a paint shop or manufacturing environment, knowledge of paint preparation, viscosity and process control, and