Technician 3

Socket.dev; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucraft in Michigan is seeking a Finish/Paint Technician to drive process consistency in the Finish and Paint department, overseeing formulations, mixing, and execution through routing steps in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires 3–5 years in finish/paint manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED (associates preferred), and a color test score of 16+; lab experience is a plus. Expect a hands-on, safety-focused work environment with daily machining, sanding, and quality control duties.

Qualifications

• Score 16+ on Nucraft color test.
• Teamwork across manufacturing and engineering levels.
• Strong time management skills.
• Results driven with adherence to specs.
• 3-5 years in finish/paint manufacturing.
• Lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document and maintain process control of mixing and application of formulations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure TPM accuracy and equipment capability.
• Control surface prep through machining and sanding with compliant work instructions.
• Monitor quality characteristics and adjust to keep tolerances.
• Solve shop floor issues using scientific methods to maintain output.
• Work with suppliers to implement finishes and improvements as needed.
• Coordinate with marketing and engineering to introduce new finishes.
• Self-driven, minimal supervision.
• Follow safety policies and ensure new processes meet requirements.
• Research tools/training for new finishes and patching processes.
• Release new finishes with documented standards and tolerances.
• Inform floor about discontinued finishes and removal needs.

Skills

Color test score

Teamwork

Time management

Results driven

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate degree (chemistry, manufacturing engineering or tech)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Work Environment:

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.