Quality Paint Technician - Hands-on Robotic Painting & Growth

Air Comfort, Inc; Lapeer (MI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable manufacturing environment

Team-oriented culture

Growth opportunities

Safety commitment

Hands-on exposure to advanced paint/te

Job summary

Albar Industries in Michigan is seeking a Paint Quality Technician to operate and maintain advanced paint and robotic systems, monitor production processes, and support a safe and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting finishes, verifying color accuracy with X-Rite Spectrophotometer and Macbeth booths, and documenting process data while communicating with team members to drive quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret graphs, charts, diagrams and process documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to accurately evaluate color, gloss, and paint finish quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform paint color changes and clean paint gun caps and related equipment as scheduled.
• Monitor paint process parameters, including paint passes, atomizing air, fan air, and fluid rate settings.
• Measure and report Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and document process settings and deviations.
• Inspect painted products for defects such as runs, sags, orange peel, fisheyes, craters, dirt contamination, and light coverage.
• Verify paint colors using color charts, templates, Macbeth light booths, and X-Rite Spectrophotometer equipment.
• Stop production and notify supervision when quality issues or process deviations are identified.
• Assist in developing and maintaining work instructions and production documentation.
• Utilize MRP systems for labeling, shop orders, and production scheduling.
• Collect, enter, and analyze production data using Microsoft Office and other business software.
• Maintain effective communication with team members and supervisors.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE and handling of hazardous materials.
• Identify unsafe conditions and participate in corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cross-functional teams and contribute to company quality and environmental objectives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production and organizational goals.

Skills

Graph interpretation

MS Office

Detail oriented

Communication

Instruction following

Team collaboration

Color evaluation

Tools

MRP systems

X-Rite Spectrophotometer

Macbeth light booths

Job description

Albar Industries in Michigan is seeking a Paint Quality Technician to operate and maintain advanced paint and robotic systems, monitor production processes, and support a safe and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting finishes, verifying color accuracy with X-Rite Spectrophotometer and Macbeth booths, and documenting process data while communicating with team members to drive quality improvements.