Finish & Paint Process Technician

Nucraft; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucraft in Comstock Park, MI is seeking a Finish/Paint Technician to drive process consistency in the finish department. You will formulate, mix, and apply finishes, document instructions, and audit compliance, collaborating with Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering.

The role requires 3–5 years in finish/paint manufacturing, strong teamwork, good time management, and the ability to work Monday-Thursday 6:00am-3:00pm with OT on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a score of 16 or better on a Nucraft color test.
• Teamwork orientation—work with multiple levels of the organization (Manufacturing Engineering and Shop Floor operator relationships will be crucial)
• Time management
• Results Driven
• 3-5 years of experience in a finish or paint manufacturing environment is required
• Experience in a Lab setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document and maintain process control of the mixing and application of all formulations. This includes work instructions and auditing for compliance.
• Work closely with Maintenance to assure TPM accuracy and equipment capability within specification.
• Document and maintain process control of surface preparation through machine and hand sanding process.
• Monitor critical quality characteristics of materials and environment and adjust to keep outputs in tolerance.
• Problem solving shop floor issues in real time using scientific methodology to maintain output metrics.
• Collaborate with material suppliers to implement improvements and new finishes.
• Collaborate with marketing and manufacturing engineering to develop and bring new finishes to the finish line.
• Self-driven; not requiring continual supervision.
• Adhere to safety policies and ensure new processes meet safety requirements.
• Research and implement tools and training for new finishes (color markers, color combinations for patches, etc.).
• Release a new finish to the floor with a documented standard/tolerance.
• Communicate to the floor about finishes that are discontinued and what may need removal.

Skills

Teamwork orientation

Time management

Results driven

Finish/paint manufacturing

Lab experience

Color test proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in chemical/manufacturing engineering or manufacturing technology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Nucraft in Comstock Park, MI is seeking a Finish/Paint Technician to drive process consistency in the finish department. You will formulate, mix, and apply finishes, document instructions, and audit compliance, collaborating with Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering.

The role requires 3–5 years in finish/paint manufacturing, strong teamwork, good time management, and the ability to work Monday-Thursday 6:00am-3:00pm with OT on Fridays.