Technician 1 (Paint) - Shift 2 BACKUP

Summit Polymers; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading automotive supplier where you will be challenged and valued. As a Paint Tech, you will play a crucial role in the setup and maintenance of machinery, ensuring safety and quality in production. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across departments, enhancing your skills while contributing to the success of innovative automotive interior systems. With a focus on continuous improvement and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for those looking to grow their careers in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of relevant experience and complete training courses.
• Ability to analyze information and make decisions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for machine setup, maintenance, and ensuring safety practices.
• Assists in supervising operations and training team members.

Skills

Decision Making

Safety Practices

Machine Setup

Technical Expertise

Education

One year work-related experience

Completion of training courses

Tools

Paint Mixing Tools

SPC Charting Tools

Repair Tools for Paint Guns

Job description

P18 - Pavilion, 5858 E N Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America Req #1145

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Summit Polymers is a leading Tier 1 Automotive Supplier of automotive interior systems. As a world-class automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, we specialize in the engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of feature-based registers, consoles, and trim panels.

JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND VALUED.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats; we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service, and quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Paint)

SUMMARY

Position is responsible for changes, set-up, and maintenance of machine and equipment parameters. The Paint Tech must follow and maintain safety practices to ensure that self and other team members are working in a safe environment to prevent injuries. Responsible for assuring that all machines and equipment are properly functioning. Interfaces with purchasing, shipping, receiving, molding, finishing, engineering, and quality assurance to assure products are produced in a timely and cost-effective manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be physically capable of walking for the entire work shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
• Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
• Ability to work from heights with proper PPE.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assists in supervising and managing shift and training of operators and utilities.
• Serves as acting Supervisor when Supervisor is absent.
• Assists in coordinating work flow throughout department.
• Adjusts, PM’s, and monitors machines to assure product control.
• Coordinates and advises product and production problems and changes with peers on other shifts.
• Provides technical expertise and collaborates with other departments as necessary to assure quality, productivity, and inspection procedures meet with department and shift needs.
• Participates in company programs such as communications, job training, etc.
• Complies with all applicable rules and regulations of the company.
• Sets, troubleshoots, and adjusts all paint and secondary equipment.
• Completes all applicable reports.
• Completes process set-up verifications and changes to ensure that product meets design intent and customer specifications.
• Ensures that all daily process checks are completed accurately.
• Uses a variety of tools to perform machine set-up and troubleshooting including mixing paint, pad-a-print, hot stamp.
• SPC charting of color and gloss reading from paint samples or molded parts.
• Repair and rebuild paint guns and paint racks as needed.
• Measures and complies with environmental health and safety system.
• Monitors housekeeping and maintains good housekeeping.
• Performs other duties as required or directed.
• Ensures communication of any changes to process is documented on OIS and training is complete.
• Functions as utility for the paint line.
• Completes Paint Tech Level 1 training within 7 days of starting the job.
• Completes Paint Tech Level 2 training within 90 days of starting the job.
• Completes Paint Tech Level 3 training within 180 days of starting the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

One year work-related experience, and successful completion of all related training courses or be willing to enroll in next available class. Must meet job posting requirements as outlined in the company handbook.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 16 on the Cognitive portion).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.