Robotic Paint Technician – Evening/Night Shift

John Deere GmbH & Co. KG; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Bonuses and incentives

Retirement benefits (SAVINGS & 401k)

Wellbeing programs

Paid holidays & vacation

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies/on-site gyms

Employee discounts and rebates

Job summary

John Deere in Kernersville, NC is seeking a Paint Technician to operate the paint line in a safety-focused, quality-driven production environment. Responsibilities include sanding, washing, masking, painting and touch-up of bare metal components using air-assisted electrostatic and robotic systems.

You will perform daily preventive maintenance, handle paperwork, and collaborate with teams to achieve high-quality finishes at production scale.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have at least one of: High School Diploma or GED; National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC); at least 3 years of manufacturing work experience.
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive actions.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime (including weekends).

Responsibilities

• Perform paint-related operations in a production environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Performance of all duties related to the paint line including sanding, washing, masking, painting, touch-up, etc.
• Application of paint (primer and topcoat) to bare metal components using air assisted electrostatic, conventional spray guns and robotic systems.
• Operation of robotic paint systems.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance on spray equipment to assure proper performance.
• Be able to produce a high-quality paint finished product at high production levels.
• Responsible for all paperwork in the area (i.e., weldment paperwork, QA documentation).
• Performance of any assembly operations required prior to or after the painting process.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

Job description

John Deere in Kernersville, NC is seeking a Paint Technician to operate the paint line in a safety-focused, quality-driven production environment. Responsibilities include sanding, washing, masking, painting and touch-up of bare metal components using air-assisted electrostatic and robotic systems.

You will perform daily preventive maintenance, handle paperwork, and collaborate with teams to achieve high-quality finishes at production scale.