Paint Assistant Manager - Robotic Paint Systems (Automotive Plant Launch)

Ilocatum; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum in McDonough, GA invites an experienced Paint Assistant Manager to build and lead a robotic paint operation from start-up to full production. You will program, optimize, and troubleshoot robotic paint systems, control process parameters, and guide paint technicians across two shifts to deliver top-quality finishes.

This role offers hands-on ownership in a new automotive plant. The position is anchored in a fast-paced launch environment requiring practical leadership and deep technical

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years in robotic or industrial painting.
• Robot teaching and path programming.
• Paint defect troubleshooting.
• Technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Program, optimize, and troubleshoot robotic paint systems.
• Control process parameters and resolve finish defects.
• Support commissioning and SOPs, and guide paint techs across two shifts.

Skills

Robotic painting

Robot programming

Path programming

Technical leadership

Tools

Yaskawa paint robots

3D offline programming

Job description

Paint Assistant Manager, Robotic Paint Systems (Automotive Plant Launch)

McDonough, GA | $80,000 to $100,000/yr

Build and lead a robotic paint operation from start-up to full production.

Must-Haves

• 2 to 5 years in robotic or industrial painting
• Robot teaching and path programming
• Paint defect troubleshooting
• Technical leadership skills

What You’ll Do

Program, optimize, and troubleshoot robotic paint systems.

Control process parameters and resolve finish defects.

Support commissioning and SOPs, and guide paint techs across two shifts.

Nice-to-Haves

• Yaskawa paint robots
• 3D offline programming
• Plant start-up experience

Why This Role

Shape a brand-new paint operation with hands-on technical ownership.