Automotive Coatings Lab Technician - Onsite, 2nd Shift

Stefanini; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is hiring an Automotive Coatings Lab Technician in Southfield, MI 48033 for a 6-month contract on 2nd shift (1 PM – 9 PM) with day-shift training, onsite at 26701 Telegraph Rd. Hours are 40 per week, with potential extension.

The role covers chemical mixing, paint application, lab testing, data documentation, and collaboration with chemists and engineers to support coating development and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 2+ years of laboratory experience.
• Bachelor degree in chemistry or related discipline.
• 1–3+ years in a laboratory, coatings, paint, automotive, or technical environment.
• Experience with laboratory experiments, chemical mixing, and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with paint spraying, coatings application, or automotive finishing processes.
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, calibration, and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Testing & Operations: prepare and mix coating formulations and materials.
• Apply coatings using manual and automated spray equipment; operate robotic systems.
• Prepare test panels and conduct coating performance evaluations.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory and paint equipment.
• Record, analyze, and report experimental data; maintain calibration logs.
• Manage laboratory inventory and maintain a safe, organized environment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Coatings/paint

Automotive finishing

Instrumentation & calibration

Safety handling

Education

Associate Degree in Chemistry/related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry/related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Stefanini Group is hiring an Automotive Coatings Lab Technician in Southfield, MI 48033 for a 6-month contract on 2nd shift (1 PM – 9 PM) with day-shift training, onsite at 26701 Telegraph Rd. Hours are 40 per week, with potential extension.

The role covers chemical mixing, paint application, lab testing, data documentation, and collaboration with chemists and engineers to support coating development and quality objectives.