Industrial Paint Process Technician - B Shift

Magna-International-6df39721; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Magna International in Liberty, MO, is hiring an Industrial Paint Process Technician to support the powder coat line, pretreatment, and wastewater treatment systems. The role combines mechanical troubleshooting, process optimization, and environmental compliance to improve efficiency.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree in a skilled trade or related field and experience with industrial equipment, paint systems, or wastewater treatment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in a Skilled Trades, Industrial Technology, Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field preferred.
• Experience with industrial mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with paint systems, powder coating, pretreatment systems, wastewater treatment, or industrial process equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain automated powder coating equipment, pumps, valves, conveyors, and spray systems.
• Support paint line operations, pretreatment systems, and wastewater treatment processes.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process-related equipment issues.
• Monitor chemical concentrations, pH levels, conductivity, and process performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Work with robotics, automated systems, and industrial process equipment.
• Maintain paint and chemical inventories.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, reliability, and production efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Skilled Trades/Industrial Technology

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Industrial pumps/conveyors

Robotics systems

Wastewater treatment equipment

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Group Summary:Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.Job Responsibilities:Starting Pay: $32.80/hr + Shift Premium for Off-Shifts | Benefits Available Day OneLocation: Liberty, MOMagna is seeking an Industrial Paint Process Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and optimization of our automated powder coat paint line, pretreatment systems, and wastewater treatment systems. This hands-on role combines mechanical troubleshooting, process optimization, environmental compliance, and equipment maintenance.Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in a Skilled Trades or related technical field and experience working with industrial equipment, paint systems, wastewater treatment, or manufacturing processes.What You'll DoTroubleshoot and maintain automated powder coating equipment, pumps, valves, conveyors, and spray systemsSupport paint line operations, pretreatment systems, and wastewater treatment processesDiagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process-related equipment issuesMonitor chemical concentrations, pH levels, conductivity, and process performancePerform preventive maintenance and equipment inspectionsWork with robotics, automated systems, and industrial process equipmentMaintain paint and chemical inventoriesSupport continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, reliability, and production efficiencyEnsure compliance with environmental, safety, and quality standardsQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED requiredAssociate's degree in a Skilled Trades, Industrial Technology, Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field preferredExperience with industrial mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systemsExperience with paint systems, powder coating, pretreatment systems, wastewater treatment, or industrial process equipment preferredAbility to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, technical documentation, and customer paint specificationsExperience with pumps, piping systems, chemical handling equipment, robotics, or automated manufacturing systems preferredWelding experience (MIG, TIG, Arc, or Gas) is a plusAbility to obtain wastewater treatment certification within 12 months and complete required environmental and safety trainingBenefitsBenefits Available Day OneHealth, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Vacation and Holidays401(k)Profit Sharing (eligibility requirements apply)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral ProgramLife Insurance and AD&D CoverageApply today to join Magna's team in Liberty, Missouri.#LI-JK1Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.AI-Assisted Screening DisclosureAs part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.Worker Type:Regular / PermanentGroup:Cosma International