Robotic Paint Operations Lead | Startup Plant

Ilocatum; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum seeks an experienced Paint Assistant Manager to help launch and run a new manufacturing facility. You will lead robotic painting operations on first and second shifts, ensuring quality and productivity while maintaining safety on the floor.

In this hands-on role you will program and teach robotic painters, optimize processes, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering to drive continuous improvement in coating performance and throughput.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with automated robotic painting systems and programming.
• Experience troubleshooting paint defects and adjusting parameters.
• Ability to lead and coordinate production activities in a startup manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily painting operations across shifts to meet production, quality and safety goals.
• Provide technical guidance to paint technicians and operators.
• Support startup activities, equipment commissioning and SOP development.
• Coordinate staffing and workflow for efficient paint operations.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and reliability.
• Oversee robot teaching, path programming and optimization to ensure consistent coating.

Skills

Robotic painting systems

Robot teaching

Path programming

Process optimization

Technical leadership

Production coordination

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in robotics/manufacturing

Tools

Yaskawa systems

3D offline programming

Job description

Ilocatum seeks an experienced Paint Assistant Manager to help launch and run a new manufacturing facility. You will lead robotic painting operations on first and second shifts, ensuring quality and productivity while maintaining safety on the floor.

In this hands-on role you will program and teach robotic painters, optimize processes, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering to drive continuous improvement in coating performance and throughput.