The Paint Technician is responsible for the entire painting process used to produce high quality bumpers.

Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

 - Operate robots in a safe and effective manner
 - Complete preventive maintenance (PM) on robots to ensure proper spraying
 - Ensure that Manufacturing Execution System (MES) data is received into the paint booth correctly
 - Troubleshoot quality problems as they occur
 - Repair and rebuild robot equipment such as guns, gear pumps, and Air Operating Pilot Regulators (AOPR)
 - Be able to direct hourly supervisors/robot operators with requests
 - Program the robots and teach new programs
 - Set up all equipment to produce good, quality parts.
 - Work on continuous improvement projects within the department.
 - Report any downtime issues and record data on booth conditions
 - Make adjustments to preset data to ensure quality parts
 - Schedule preventive maintenance and ensure completion
 - Request spare parts to be ordered and perform trials for new batch color approvals
 - Complete downtime reports, technician reports, and downtime summaries on the computer
 - Comply with all safety rules and guidance, as well as report all recognized hazards
 - Work overtime and develop PM schedules and work with maintenance as required.
 - All other duties as assigned

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Technical degree in Robotics or related field is required with 5-7 years or work experience in the automotive industry.
• Paint Technician or Paint Engineering experience.
• On the job training will occur but must be skilled in Robotic Programming and have knowledge of typical painting equipment.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of painting processes and correction of quality problems
Robotic paint application knowledge
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to hand-spray and stand for majority of shift
Ability to lift 20-30 lbs.

Preferred Education & Experience:

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Working Conditions

12-hour shifts

Wearing of paint suit, respirator, and other PPE

90% of work on production floor

Traverse around production floor