Powder Coat Process Technician – B Shift (Automation & Maintenance)

Magna International; 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

Job summary

Magna International in Liberty, Missouri, is seeking an Industrial Paint Process Technician to operate and optimize an automated powder coat line, pretreatment, and wastewater systems. You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and support continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires an Associate's degree in a related technical field or equivalent hands-on experience, with a background in industrial equipment and paint

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in a Skilled Trades, Industrial Technology, Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience with industrial mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems preferred.
• Experience with paint systems, powder coating, pretreatment, wastewater treatment, or industrial process equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, technical documentation, and customer paint specifications.
• Experience with pumps, piping systems, chemical handling equipment, robotics, or automated manufacturing systems preferred.
• Welding experience (MIG, TIG, Arc, or Gas) is a plus.
• Ability to obtain wastewater treatment certification within 12 months and complete required environmental and safety training.

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.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Industrial equipment

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Robotics

Welding

Education

Associate's degree in Skilled Trades/Industrial Technology

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Magna International in Liberty, Missouri, is seeking an Industrial Paint Process Technician to operate and optimize an automated powder coat line, pretreatment, and wastewater systems. You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and support continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires an Associate's degree in a related technical field or equivalent hands-on experience, with a background in industrial equipment and paint