Sr. Paint Technician

Lgelectronics; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

LG Electronics is seeking a Paint Quality Assurance Specialist to lead the development and maintenance of our paint and powder coatings operations in the U.S. You will review QMS based on ISO standards, support automated painting lines, and drive root-cause analyses for quality trends.

The role requires 5 years in QA for paints, a Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, and hands-on experience with powder coatings, automatic painting robots, electrostatic spray systems, and line

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Paint Quality Assurance or related role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Powder Coatings for home appliance manufacturing and automated coating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain paint and powder coatings processes and QMS per ISO standards.
• Support automated production line for color, gloss, and chemistry.
• Analyze defects, perform root-cause analyses, and implement improvements.

Skills

Paint QA

Quality control

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Powder Coatings

Automatic painting robots

Electrostatic spray systems

Job description

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

Responsibilities:

Provides primary support to management for the development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of a comprehensive and effective paint and powder coatings operations; Review Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO quality Standards. Provides technical support for painting and coating automated production line for color, gloss, chemical substance. Responsible for identifying and implementing process line and field defect analysis and improvements. Reviews quality rejects from line and identifies improvement plan. Collects and analyzes production samples to evaluate field quality. Analyzes quality control test results and provides feedback and interpretations to production management or staff. Produces reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, and quality trends for paint coatings. Communicates quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, and contractors. Responsible for training Paint Operators on equipment and processes. Assists Paint Operators in diagnosing mechanical problems and determining how to correct. Identify training and development needs through regular conversation and observation. Assists in the development and update of Paint training manuals.

Job Requirements:

Must possess 5 years of experience in the job offered or a related role in Paint Quality Assurance. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related degree. Must also possess experience with Powder Coatings for home appliance manufacturing, Automatic painting robots, electrostatic spray coating systems, Powder paint, powder coatings production line management, field quality issue analysis & management, Paint defect analysis and EHS & chemical safety management.

Salary:

$100,000/ 40 hours/week; (Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.); must have proof of legal authority to work in the U.S.

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investmentoptions.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

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