Powder Coat Process Technician — Industrial Automation

Magna-International-6df39721; 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 and AD&D

Job summary

Magna International in Liberty, MO, is hiring an Industrial Paint Process Technician to support the powder coat line, pretreatment, and wastewater treatment systems. The role combines mechanical troubleshooting, process optimization, and environmental compliance to improve efficiency.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree in a skilled trade or related field and experience with industrial equipment, paint systems, or wastewater treatment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in a Skilled Trades, Industrial Technology, Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field preferred.
• Experience with industrial mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with paint systems, powder coating, pretreatment systems, wastewater treatment, or industrial process equipment preferred.

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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Skilled Trades/Industrial Technology

Tools

Powder coating equipment

Industrial pumps/conveyors

Robotics systems

Wastewater treatment equipment

Job description

Magna International in Liberty, MO, is hiring an Industrial Paint Process Technician to support the powder coat line, pretreatment, and wastewater treatment systems. The role combines mechanical troubleshooting, process optimization, and environmental compliance to improve efficiency.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree in a skilled trade or related field and experience with industrial equipment, paint systems, or wastewater treatment.