Application Specialist

Axalta-Coating-Systems; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta Coating Systems in Brighton, MI, seeks a Coatings Application Specialist to support our Refinish GBT Technology Organization. You will execute experiments simulating customer shop conditions to resolve problems and optimize products.

This role requires 5+ years of application experience, strong spray skills, color matching, and ability to train technicians. You will collaborate with R&D, Sales, and Technical Service and travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of application experience in collision shop products.
• Excellent hand spray application skills with blending techniques.
• Train technicians in basic and advanced paint application.
• Understanding of color retrieval software and color measurement.
• Thorough knowledge of refinish repair steps: sanding, body filler, sealing, priming, top coating.
• Familiar with spray equipment used in the refinish industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of Axalta Refinish products and performance.
• Perform manual spray applications to simulate customer conditions.
• Prepare, spray, and evaluate refinish samples.
• Design and conduct experiments addressing customer issues.
• Document methods, results, and investigations; report data.
• Travel to customer and Axalta sites as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on testing and service.
• Support product development with R&D, Sales, and Technical Service.

Skills

Spray application

Color matching

Train technicians

Color measurement

Paint repair techniques

Spray equipment knowledge

Microsoft Office

Tools

Spray equipment

Job description

Job Description:Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Coatings Application Specialist to join our staff at our Brighton, MI location. The candidate will join the Refinish GBT Technology Organization supporting our Refinish coatings businesses. The Application Specialist will be responsible for executing experiments that simulate customer shop conditions for problem resolution and product optimization.Primary ResponsibilitiesMaintain knowledge of Axalta Refinish products, application methods, and performance characteristics.Perform manual spray applications to simulate customer conditions.Prepare, spray, and evaluate refinish samples.Design and conduct experiments to address customer issues and support product development.Document test methods, results, customer investigations, and technical findings.Record and report data using Excel, PowerPoint, and other approved systems.Investigate technical and color-related customer complaints, determine root cause, and communicate findings.Provide technical support on product application, performance, and color matching.Travel to customer and Axalta sites as required.Lead or contribute to cross-functional teams supporting application testing and technical service.Partner with R&D, Sales, and Technical Service to resolve issues and support product performance.Comply with Axalta Safety procedures and requirementsQualifications:5+ years of application experience with thorough understanding of collision shops products and work practices.Excellent hand spray application skills including blending techniquesAbility work with and train technicians in basic and advance paint application skillsUnderstanding of color retrieval software and color measurementThorough understanding of refinish repair techniques including sanding, body filler, sealing, priming and top coatingThorough understanding of spray equipment used in the refinish industryProficiency in Microsoft OfficeOur Company:Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to [e-mail].2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.