Coatings Process Technician – FPY & Process Improvement

Allegion; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Onsite cafeteria and gym

Community involvement

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Process Engineering Technician focused on coatings to join our Indianapolis, IN team. You will develop, maintain and improve coating processes—electroplating, ecoat, powder coat, and architectural anodizing—driving quality, reliability and innovation on the plant floor.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance and Operations to optimize FPY, manage MRB dispositions, perform tests, and implement process improvements while supporting MES and coating recipe

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus two years of experience, or a bachelor's degree.
• Two or more years of manufacturing experience in process improvement.
• Strong prioritization and follow-through skills.
• Willingness to pursue CEF certification.
• Preferred: Experience with metal surface-finishing processes and equipment.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of powder-coat systems and technologies.
• Preferred: Training and experience with Nordson powder-coat spray systems.

Responsibilities

• Improve FPY and troubleshoot real-time quality/throughput issues.
• Lead MRB dispositions for correct scrap/rework decisions.
• Perform pre- and post-process testing to ensure quality.
• Execute preventive maintenance and routine line checks.
• Identify critical spares and partner with Maintenance for reliability.
• Support new equipment and rebuilds with Engineering.
• Lead process-improvement initiatives; design or improve coating recipes.
• Assist with MES setup and configuration.
• Assist with racking design using AutoCAD or Creo.
• Manage small-to-medium projects from business case through implementation.
• Collaborate with engineers, Operations, and suppliers on quotes.
• Develop work instructions and standard work.

Skills

Process improvement

Manufacturing experience

Prioritization

Follow-through

AutoCAD

Creo

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Nordson powder-coat systems

Job description

Allegion is seeking a Process Engineering Technician focused on coatings to join our Indianapolis, IN team. You will develop, maintain and improve coating processes—electroplating, ecoat, powder coat, and architectural anodizing—driving quality, reliability and innovation on the plant floor.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance and Operations to optimize FPY, manage MRB dispositions, perform tests, and implement process improvements while supporting MES and coating recipe