Technician, Paint Mix Room ( 2nd Shift)

Rivian Automotive; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health benefits

Job summary

Rivian in Normal, IL is seeking a Paint Mix Room Technician to prepare, mix, and dispense automotive paints to exact specifications. You will work with basecoats, clearcoats, and additives, ensuring color accuracy and consistency for vehicle finishes.

The role requires attention to detail, strict safety practices, and collaboration with quality and maintenance teams. The position reports to the Supervisor of Paint Automation and Quality and involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 50

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a lab environment is beneficial.
• Ability to read and understand Work instructions.
• Ability to train others as Rivian grows the team.
• Understands FIFO principles of stock rotation and shelf life.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Capable of standing 8+ hours and lifting 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, weigh, and measure paint components per formulations and instructions.
• Operate and maintain paint mixing equipment (shakers, stirrers, pumps).
• Ensure viscosity, temperature, and other properties of mixed paints.
• Perform color matching and tinting using spectrophotometers.
• Record data on paint batches and quality checks.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering materials.
• Receive, inspect, and store paint materials with proper labeling.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and support material procurement.
• Handle hazardous materials safely per regulations.
• Perform QC tests on mixed paints including viscosity, specific gravity, gloss, color accuracy.
• Prepare and spray test panels to verify color match and properties.
• Identify and report paint quality issues to supervisor.
• Maintain clean and organized mix room; adhere to PPE protocols.

Skills

Lab environment experience

Titration experience

Able to read Work instructions

Training others

FIFO stock rotation

Team collaboration

Stand for 8+ hours

Lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Paint mixing equipment

Job description

About Rivian

Rivianis on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

The Paint Mix Room Technician is responsible for the accurate and efficient preparation, mixing, and dispensing of automotive paints and related materials according to production schedules and quality standards. This role requires a strong understanding of paint chemistry, color theory, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure optimal paint performance and a high-quality finish on our vehicles. This role is located in Normal, IL and will report to the Supervisor of Paint Automation and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, weigh, and measure various paint components (basecoats, clearcoats, hardeners, reducers, additives, etc.) according to precise formulations and work instructions.
• Operate and maintain paint mixing equipment (shakers, stirrers, pumps, etc.).
• Ensure proper viscosity, temperature, and other critical properties of mixed paints.
• Perform color matching and tinting to achieve desired shades and consistency, often utilizing spectrophotometers and other color measurement tools.
• Record and maintain accurate data on paint batches, including component weights, mix times, and quality control checks.
• Monitor and manage paint inventory levels, including raw materials and mixed paints.
• Receive, inspect, and store paint materials in designated areas, ensuring proper labeling and organization.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and assist in ordering new materials as needed.
• Handle hazardous materials safely and in accordance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Perform quality control tests on mixed paints, including viscosity checks, specific gravity, gloss, and color accuracy.
• Prepare and spray test panels to verify color match, application properties, and overall paint quality.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues related to paint quality (e.g., inconsistencies, contamination) and report findings to the supervisor.
• Clean and maintain paint mixing equipment, tools, and the mix room area to ensure a safe and organized work environment.
• Adhere strictly to all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, gloves, and safety glasses.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, all internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting their relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Applications submitted without an updated resume will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume accurately reflects your qualifications for this role.

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience working in a lab environment (titration experience preferred)
• Can read and understand Work instructions.
• Can provide training to others as we bring on additional help.
• Understands FIFO principles of stock rotation and shelf life.
• Capable of working with other groups (quality, maintenance, engineering) to achieve the goals of Rivian.
• Capable standing for 8+ hours and lifting 50 pounds.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $26.00 per hour for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy and Technology

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process: To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role.

AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

Participation in AI profile matching is entirely voluntary. If you prefer that your profile not be used in this process, you can opt out at any time. Opting out means your profile will be excluded from automated matching and will not be surfaced for additional roles through this system. Your current application remains active and will not be affected in any way.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.