Paint Technician

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. is seeking a Paint Process Technician to maintain robotic paint processes and improve efficiency in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience in injection molding.

This role involves continuous improvement actions and effectively communicating and mentoring junior technicians. Physical demands include standing for prolonged periods and lifting up to 90 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in injection molding.
• Pass paint process technician amplitude test/manager evaluation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain robotic paint processes in the Paint department.
• Drive continuous improvement actions.
• Evaluate and improve techniques to reduce downtime.

Skills

Paint process technician

Computer skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Robotic paint systems

Job description

Ventra Fowlerville, 8887 W. Grand River Rd, Fowlerville, Michigan, United States of America

Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

• Maintain robotic paint processes 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, TS16949, ISO14001, and all applicable government regulations and standards.
• Any additional responsibilities deemed necessary by management.
• Mentor junior paint process technicians with on the job training experience.
• Perform robot adjustments as needed to improve quality of parts.
• Perform PMs and repairs to robots and paint system as needed.

Basic Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment that offered the opportunity to gain a well‑rounded background in injection molding.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge of:

• 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 principals involved in production.

Skills:

• Pass paint process technician amplitude test/manager evaluation showing skill and ability level.
• Use of computers, preferably in a G.U.I. or 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.
• Determine the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Ability to:

• Maintain processes, systems, and procedures within the paint department.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Maintain systems necessary to collect, 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 both a non‑climate controlled manufacturing and office 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 90 lbs.
• Occasional use of forceful abilities from 1 to 30 pounds during the duration of the shift.