Robotic Paint Operations Lead (Startup)

Essenti Talent; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent seeks an experienced Paint Assistant Manager to lead robotic painting operations at a new manufacturing facility. You will supervise first and second shift teams, program and tune robotic painting systems, and ensure product quality on the production floor.

In this startup environment you will collaborate with maintenance and engineering to commission equipment, develop SOPs, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with automated robotic painting systems.
• Strong knowledge of industrial paint application processes, spray equipment, and fluid delivery systems.
• Experience troubleshooting paint defects and independently adjusting application and curing parameters.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and coordinate production activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Adaptability to fast-paced startup environment and shift flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily painting operations across first and second shifts to meet production, quality, and safety goals.
• Provide technical guidance to paint technicians, operators, and production personnel.
• Support startup activities, equipment commissioning, process validation, and SOP development.
• Coordinate production activities, staffing, and workflows for efficient painting operations.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Oversee operation, programming, and troubleshooting of automated robotic painting systems.

Skills

Robotic painting systems

Robot teaching & path programming

Industrial paint application processes

Troubleshooting paint defects

Technical leadership

Production coordination

Problem solving

Startup environment adaptability

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in robotics/manufacturing/automation

Tools

Yaskawa robotic painting systems

3D offline robot teaching/programming

Job description

Essenti Talent seeks an experienced Paint Assistant Manager to lead robotic painting operations at a new manufacturing facility. You will supervise first and second shift teams, program and tune robotic painting systems, and ensure product quality on the production floor.

In this startup environment you will collaborate with maintenance and engineering to commission equipment, develop SOPs, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and efficiency.