Robotics Paint Automation Tech - On-Site, 50% Travel

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

K&K Technical Group seeks an experienced Paint Tech to support robotic paint automation and process development at a major automotive facility in Georgetown, KY. You will program and troubleshoot robotic paint equipment, run production trials, and help optimize manufacturing processes.

The role requires hands-on experience with industrial robot programming, automotive paint systems, and strong problem-solving. Travel up to 50% and on-site work in Georgetown are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing, robotics, automation or related fields.
• Experience with industrial robot programming, troubleshooting, or automated equipment.
• Strong mechanical and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing processes and improve performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical documentation.
• Strong communication, organization and teamwork skills.
• Onsite work in Georgetown, Kentucky and travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Perform online robot programming for automotive paint applications (primer, basecoat, clearcoat).
• Program and optimize robotic sealer, UBC and dampening applications.
• Conduct equipment trials, adjust process parameters and troubleshoot systems.
• Develop offline robot programs using simulation software.
• Perform reach studies, cycle-time analysis and process optimization.
• Evaluate paint quality with Elcometer, Wave-Scan and X-Rite equipment.
• Review drawings and ensure processes meet manufacturing standards.
• Support setup, validation and production readiness of robotic paint equipment.
• Create technical docs, process snapshots and handover materials.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and maintenance to resolve issues.
• Support manufacturing activities at domestic and international facilities as required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Process analysis

Teamwork

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Toyopuc PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

CATIA

DELMIA

SolidWorks

Inventor

Elcometer

Wave-Scan

X-Rite

Offline robot programming

Job description

K&K Technical Group seeks an experienced Paint Tech to support robotic paint automation and process development at a major automotive facility in Georgetown, KY. You will program and troubleshoot robotic paint equipment, run production trials, and help optimize manufacturing processes.

The role requires hands-on experience with industrial robot programming, automotive paint systems, and strong problem-solving. Travel up to 50% and on-site work in Georgetown are expected.