Coatings Application Specialist: Field Support & Trials

axalta; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

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

The role requires 5+ years in application in collision shop environments, plus hands-on spray skills and ability to train technicians. You will collaborate with R&D, Sales and Technical Service and travel as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain 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 requirements

Skills

5+ years exp.

Hand spray skills

Tech training

Color software

Refinish techniques

Spray equipment

MS Office

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

The role requires 5+ years in application in collision shop environments, plus hands-on spray skills and ability to train technicians. You will collaborate with R&D, Sales and Technical Service and travel as needed.