Paint Robotics Programmer & Automation Specialist

Albar Industries Inc.; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Albar Industries Inc. is seeking a Paint Robotics Programmer / Automation Technician to support robotic painting and automated manufacturing processes at our Michigan facility.

You will program and optimize robot paths, help maintain automation equipment, and support consistent paint quality and production flow. Working with the Paint Line manager, supervisors, and other departments, you will help keep automated processes operating effectively across production areas and assist with maintenance,

Qualifications

• Experience with paint automation or FANUC robots preferred.
• Ability to evaluate the visual quality of wet primer, paint, and clear coat throughout the painting process.
• Understanding of automated manufacturing processes, including fluid handling, sanding, assembly, and robotic systems involved.

Responsibilities

• Program and optimize robotic paths and automation commands to improve process flow and material use.
• Support robotic automation across painting, fluid handling, sanding, assembly, and other automated manufacturing processes.
• Review daily production schedules and ensure automation equipment meets production needs.
• Identify automation problems, apply problem-solving techniques, and initiate corrective action.
• Establish and perform automation equipment maintenance procedures as directed.
• Perform testing according to specifications and audit automation units for compliance.
• Coordinate and track programming and process changes, maintain the change log, and update optimization plans and charts.
• Report daily automation issues and communicate conditions affecting production.
• Track multiple projects, prioritize objectives, and communicate progress and issues verbally and electronically.
• Assist the Paint Line manager and supervisors with paint line tasks and related responsibilities.

Skills

Robot programming

Paint automation

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Tools

FANUC robotics

Job description

Albar Industries Inc. is seeking a Paint Robotics Programmer / Automation Technician to support robotic painting and automated manufacturing processes at our Michigan facility.

You will program and optimize robot paths, help maintain automation equipment, and support consistent paint quality and production flow. Working with the Paint Line manager, supervisors, and other departments, you will help keep automated processes operating effectively across production areas and assist with maintenance,