The Paint Sr 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
• Adjust preset data to ensure quality parts
• Schedule preventive maintenance and ensure completion
• 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 job duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: No 

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:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing
• 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

Working Conditions

• 50% office, 50% production floor
• Occasionally lift 20-30 lbs.
• Traversing around production floor