Technician 3

Nucraft Furniture; Belmont (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucraft Furniture in Belmont, MI seeks a skilled Finish/Paint Specialist to drive process consistency in the finish department, overseeing formulation, mixing, and application. You will work closely with Maintenance to keep TPM and equipment within specification and ensure safety rules are followed.

The role requires 3–5 years in a finish or paint manufacturing environment, strong teamwork, time management, and a willingness to work in a lab setting.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a score of 16 or better on a Nucraft color test.
• Teamwork orientation—work with multiple levels of the organization.
• Time management and results-driven performance.
• 3–5 years of experience in a finish or paint manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a lab setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document and maintain process control of the mixing and application of all formulations with work instructions and audits.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure TPM accuracy and equipment meets output metrics.
• Document and maintain surface prep through machine and hand sanding with quality checks.
• Monitor critical quality characteristics and adjust variables to stay within tolerance.
• Troubleshoot shop floor issues using scientific methods to maintain metrics within tolerance.
• Collaborate with material suppliers to implement improvements and new finishes.
• Work with marketing and manufacturing engineering to develop and bring new finishes to the floor.
• Operate independently with minimal supervision and follow safety policies.

Skills

Color testing

Teamwork

Time management

Results driven

Finishing experience

Lab experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in chemical/manufacturing engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full Time Comstock Park, MI, US

Position Summary

This position is required to drive process consistency through a Finish (Stain) and Paint department where formulations are determined, mixed and executed through specific routing steps in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Document and maintain process control of the mixing and application of all formulations. This includes work instructions and auditing for compliance.
• Work closely with Maintenance to assure our TPM is accurate and that our equipment is capable of maintaining our output metrics within specification.
• Document and maintain process control of surface preparation through machine and hand sanding process. This includes work instructions and auditing for compliance.
• Monitor critical quality characteristics of our material and environment and make necessary adjustments to keep output variables in tolerance.
• Problem solving shop floor issues in real time using scientific methodology to maintain output metrics in tolerance
• Work with our material supplier to implement improvements and new finishes are required
• Work with our marketing and manufacturing engineering team to develop and bring new materials and finishes into the finish line.
• Self-driven - Should not require continual supervision
• Work within the safety policies / procedures in the finish department and assure that new processes meet those safety requirements.
• Research and implementation of tools and training needed at Patch and Final Inspection when a new Finish or Paint is implemented (color markers, what colors to combine for patch, etc.).
• Release of a new finish to the floor with a documented standard/tolerance.
• Communication to the floor of finishes that are discontinued and what may need to be removed from Patch and/or Final Inspection.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory requirements

Qualifications

• In this position you must maintain a score of 16 or better on a Nucraft administered color test.
• Teamwork Orientation – Work with multiple levels of the organization (Manufacturing Engineering and Shop Floor operator relationships will be crucial)
• Time management
• Results Driven
• 3-5 years of experience in a finish or paint manufacturing environment is required
• Experience in a Lab setting is preferred.

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate’s degree in chemical or manufacturing engineering or manufacturing technology is preferred but not required

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Hearing protection and mask or respirators are provided where required.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite of products

Expected Hours

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Thursday 6:00am to 3:00pm. Friday is scheduled at 6:00AM to 10:00AM but is considered our OT day if needed.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those who must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The associate is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

EEO Statement

Nucraft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.