Coatings Application Specialist — Field & Lab Expert

2350 Axalta Coating Systems; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta Coating Systems seeks a Coatings Application Specialist to join our team at the Brighton, MI location. You will support our Refinish coatings businesses, execute experiments, and simulate customer shop conditions to drive product optimization.

Responsibilities include performing spray applications, preparing and evaluating samples, and collaborating with R&D, Sales, and Technical Service. Travel to sites as needed and uphold safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of application experience in collision shop environments.
• Excellent hand spray application skills, including blending techniques.
• Ability to train technicians in basic and advanced paint application.
• Understanding of color retrieval software and color measurement.
• Knowledge of refinish repair techniques and spray equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of Axalta Refinish products 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 in testing and service.
• Partner with R&D, Sales, and Technical Service to resolve issues and support product performance.

Skills

Spray application

Color matching

Color measurement

Train technicians

Spray equipment

MS Office

Experience 5+ years

Tools

Color retrieval software

Job description

Axalta Coating Systems seeks a Coatings Application Specialist to join our team at the Brighton, MI location. You will support our Refinish coatings businesses, execute experiments, and simulate customer shop conditions to drive product optimization.

Responsibilities include performing spray applications, preparing and evaluating samples, and collaborating with R&D, Sales, and Technical Service. Travel to sites as needed and uphold safety procedures.