SITE MANUFACTURING PAINT TECHNICIAN

OPmobility SE; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Paint Technician to ensure paints are applied to meet quality standards and safety requirements. You will operate and maintain paint equipment, coordinate with production, and contribute to continuous improvement in our automotive coatings process.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of experience in painted parts production, a technician certification in mechanical/electrical/hydraulics/pneumatics, and familiarity with robotic paint lines

Qualifications

• Technician certification with a specialty in mechanical, electrical, hydraulics or pneumatics.
• 2–3 years of experience in painted parts production.
• Familiar with structured problem solving (POMS A3).

Responsibilities

• Works according to HSE requirements (LOTO, grounding) and promotes safety mindset daily.
• Deploys paint standards during the production shift.
• Starts and stops the paint line according to production plan and safety rules.
• Controls paint operation and equipment (including robots).
• Checks quality and conformity of the application process per quality requirements (PPCM).
• Applies maintenance level 1 procedures for robots and paint equipment (guns, jigs).

Skills

Technician certification

Robotics

Applications processes

Tools

Paint robots

Guns and jigs

Job description

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SITE MANUFACTURING PAINT TECHNICIAN

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

• Job Title : Manufacturing Paint Technician
• Type of contract Fixed Term
• Expected Hiring Date : October 2026
• Scope : Chattanooga Tennessee facility

Responsibilities :

• Worksaccording to HSE requirements (LOTO,grounding…) and promotessafetymindsetonday to daybasis.
• Deployspaintsstandards during the production shift.
• Starts and stops the paint lineaccording to production plan and safety rules.
• Controlspaint operation and equipment (including robots).
• Checksquality and conformity of the application process according to quality requirements and procedures (PPCM).
• Appliesmaintenance level 1 procedures for robots and all paint equipment (guns, jigs…).

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• Technician certification with a speciality in several of the following fields (mechanical, electrical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics).
• Robotics and application processes.
• Experience 2-3 years in painted parts production.
• Deploys structured solving problem process (POMS A3).
• Team player, flexible, rigorousregardingrespect of standards and rules, HSE instructions,good communicationand oral capabilities.

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.