Paint Process Technician (Kitchen)

Flex-N-Gate; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement match

Safety training and development

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Michigan seeks a Paint Technician to maintain opened paint inventory, support efficiency improvements, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO14001. The role works closely with the Paint Manager to drive quality and productivity in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent, ability to operate paint equipment, and strong teamwork to meet production targets and customer quality requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of paint processes and equipment is preferred.
• Ability to operate paint tools and monitor quality metrics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain opened paint inventory in the Paint department.
• Support improvements to increase efficiency and first-time yield.
• Collaborate with Paint Manager on process and engineering changes.
• Document all activities and ensure compliance with guidelines and standards.
• Provide support to meet production targets and customer quality requirements.

Skills

Computers

Prioritization

Goal setting

OEE tracking

Tool operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Department

Paint

Reports to

Paint Manager

Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

• Maintain opened paint inventory in the Paint department.
• Maintain procedures and equipment to improve efficiency and first time yield capability.
• Drive continuous improvement actions.
• Work with Paint Supervisor and Process Engineer on process and engineering changes.
• Participate in Corrective Action Plan development, implementation and follow-up as quality problems occur.
• Evaluate and improve techniques to reduce downtime and improve the life of equipment.
• Document all activities as required.
• Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts, IATF 16949, ISO14001, and all applicable government regulations and standards.
• Any additional responsibilities deemed necessary by management.

Basic Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture.
• Paint processes and tooling, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Paint viscosity in relationship to paint reduction with different types of reducing solvents.
• Design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production.

Skills

• Use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment
• Organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Support management in implementing short and long term goals.
• Obtain the skills to track production OEE through measuring first time quality, utilization, and efficiency.
• Operate the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job, including hilo.

Ability To

• Maintain processes, systems, and procedures with in the paint kitchen.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in written.
• Maintain systems necessary to collect, to maintain, and analyze data.
• Identify problems, and help implement solutions.
• Maintain processes that meet production targets and customer quality requirements.
• Work in a team environment.
• Learn/gain knowledge

Health, Safety And Physical Demand Requirements

• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing environment.
• Upper body mobility is required along with the physical requirements of lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling.
• Must be able to stand 90% of the time with frequent walking.
• Lift using one or two hands up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional use of forceful abilities from 1 to 30 pounds during the duration of the shift.

This job description is not inclusive. The duties, experience, functions, and any other descriptions herein may be changed at any time and other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter these responsibilities when and as necessary.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.