Skilled Trades - E-Coat Technician (Gastonia)

daimler truck; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer as an E-Coat Technician in Gastonia! This role offers a competitive starting pay of $42.37/hr, along with a 7.5% shift premium for evening and night shifts. You will be responsible for managing chemical baths, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with hazardous waste regulations. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and a retirement program. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will help keep the world moving. If you're self-motivated and ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Pension Retirement Program

Paid Holiday

Paid Time Off

Vacation

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K+ Matching

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Must obtain Waste Water certifications within one year.
• Experience in managing hazardous materials and waste is essential.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and manage chemical baths, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Skills

Chemical Analysis

Hazardous Waste Management

Forklift Operation

Preventive Maintenance

Basic PC/PLC Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Journeyman Card

Bona Fide Apprenticeship

8 years Industrial Maintenance Experience

Tools

Chemical Baths

E-Coat Line

Powdercoat Systems

Waste Water Pre-treatment System

Job description

Skilled Trades - E-Coat Technician (Gastonia)

Job Overview

We're looking for energetic and motivated individuals with experience willing to work any shift.

Innovative products begin with talented, highly motivated individuals. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest and most diverse company in North American commercial vehicle market, invites you to join our dynamic team! When you work for a Daimler company, you join a worldwide network of over 250,000 dedicated employees on six continents who share your passion. Be a part of a world-class team who "Keep the World Moving" through the manufacturing of Heavy Duty Trucks.

We Take Care of Our Team

This position offers:

Starting at Top Pay of $42.37/hr
Additional 7.5% hourly shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift

Benefits include: Relocation Assistance, Pension Retirement Program, Paid Holiday, Paid Time Off, Vacation, Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K+ Matching, Life Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Quarterly Attendance Bonus, Wellness Benefit – Premise Health (Employees/Dependents Only)

Responsibilities

• Check, sample, test, record information and adjust the chemical baths on the parts wash line, E-Coat line, Powdercoat, and Waste Water pre-treatment system.
• Work with paints, solvents, and chemicals; be physically able to move and/or lift drums and other chemical containers.
• Ensure hazardous waste sludge is managed and handled in a compliant manner.
• Read and follow a highly detailed set of instructions in taking samples and performing chemical analysis.
• Adjust chemical baths as needed per instructions both written and oral.
• Record test information into a book or input into a computer.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose system and perform repairs and modifications of equipment.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance on systems.
• Utilize TOS support team in all work areas as applicable.
• Authorized lock out/tag out technician.
• Must obtain Waste Water certifications within one year.
• Acquire HAZMAT training to respond to chemical spills in the work area.
• Successfully complete required training for managing hazardous materials and waste according to local, state and federal regulation.
• Attend on and off-site training as scheduled.
• Forklift operators certification in accordance with OSHA standard for forklift performance or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; An attached resume is required.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Basic PC/PLC and electronic controls knowledge.
• Journeyman Card presently held as an approved UAW Skilled Trade, or
• Documentation showing a Bona Fide Apprenticeship equaling 4 years/8000 hours experience and holds a certificate to substantiate service or qualification in a trade, or
• Documentation substantiating 8 years of practical experience in the Industrial Maintenance field with certifiable proof.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Grade I or II licensed Physical / Chemical Wastewater Operator with Powder Coating experience.
• Additional technical/college education is a plus.
• Self-motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s): Gastonia, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.