Paint Technician at American Rheinmetall

Lansing, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Paint Application, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Work Instruction Interpretation, Fork Truck Operation, Overhead Crane Operation, Paint Mixing, Quality Standards Compliance, Mentoring, Leadership, Communication, Process Adherence, Defect Identification, PPE Usage, Stock Rotation, Titration

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world. Job Summary: The Paint Technician is responsible for independently performing all paint operations at the highest level of quality and efficiency. This role supports production goals by executing complex paint processes, maintaining paint equipment and work areas, troubleshooting defects, and ensuring compliance with work instructions and quality standards. The Paint Technician serves as a technical leader within the paint department. Essential Functions: * Perform all paint duties independently with no supervision, including all responsibilities of Paint Technician Levels 1 and 2 * Apply paint to small and large components using spray, roll, brush, and touch-up processes to meet quality standards * Read, interpret, and follow work instructions, drawings, and specifications * Mix all paint and nonskid types according to process requirements * Operate fork trucks and overhead cranes safely and efficiently * Tear down, rebuild, and maintain paint guns and auxiliary equipment, including mixers, 2K systems, and pressure pots * Maintain paint gun and auxiliary equipment workstations, ensuring proper cleanliness and availability of replacement parts and supplies * Maintain paint kitchens, rotate stock, and complete reorder documentation for supervisory review * Troubleshoot paint defects and process issues and recommend corrective actions * Maintain paint booth filters, perform scheduled changes, and complete required documentation * Perform washer, Alodine, and phosphate titrations as a backup for Quality Inspection * Train and mentor paint team members on paint operations, processes, and standards * Lead the touch-up area and ensure all requirements are met without supervision * Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and management * Positively influence others, lead groups to complete tasks, and follow up to ensure production goals are achieved * Work any assigned shift and overtime as required to meet production demands Minimum Qualifications: * Oral and written communication skills * Working knowledge of industrial paint processes, equipment, and materials * Familiarity with quality standards, nonconformance identification, and corrective actions * Proven ability to operate paint equipment, fork trucks, and cranes * Strong leadership, teamwork, and mentoring skills * Ability to work independently with minimal direction * Ability to work any shift and overtime as required Education & Experience * High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required * Minimum of five (5) years of paint experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience * Demonstrated proficiency in spray, roll, brush, and touch-up paint processes Background Prerequisites: Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing. Preferred Qualifications: * Advanced experience with industrial or manufacturing paint systems * Experience leading or mentoring other paint technicians * Fork truck and crane certification Working Conditions and Physical Demands With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include: * Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching. * Frequent highly repetitive hand and arm motions (painting and equipment operation) * Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds * Frequent exposure to paint, chemicals, fumes, noise, and production environments * Use of required PPE including respirators, gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing * Working in close proximity to others in a production environment Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Responsibilities

The Paint Technician independently performs all paint operations, applying paint via spray, roll, brush, and touch-up methods to meet high quality and efficiency standards. This role also involves maintaining paint equipment, troubleshooting defects, training team members, and leading the touch-up area without supervision.