Paint Technician at Workhorse

Union City, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Industrial Painting, Paint Mixology, Chemical Testing, Failure Analysis, OSHA Compliance, EPA Compliance, Equipment Maintenance, Microsoft Office 365, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PH Meter Calibration, Technical Documentation, Training, Quality Control, Safety Management, Process Improvement

Industry

Automotive

Description

Description The Paint Technician supports the operation of an innovative, competitive, safe, ergonomic & environmentally compliant paint manufacturing system for our company. They oversee all paint processes and procedures, ensure paint specifications are followed, provide paint recommendations for improvements, identify paint issues, and participate in innovative solutions to problems. What You Will Do Oversee paint processes and procedures to ensure flow and up-to-date equipment. Prepare, operate, and maintain all equipment within the paint department. Interact with production, engineers, and quality to determine paint and testing equipment needs, updates, and/or modifications. Work to eliminate issues, improve safety, ergonomic & environmental impacts, and report as needed. Follow all OSHA and EPA compliances and regulations per paint specs and requirements. Train an effective paint department team and conduct refresher training as needed. Maintain paint and coating specifications and relay info to necessary departments. Work with engineering to create and maintain work instructions to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are being met. Responsible for providing paint support to maintain and improve coatings and paint processes for current and new products. Perform failure analysis on paint failures from field returns as well as product issues from internal and external coating sources. Meet department and company productivity and quality goals. Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedures. Perform related work or job duties as required by management. Requirements At least three years’ proven experience in industrial paint. Regular and reliable attendance. Capable of preparing and maintaining a wide variety of engineering reports, documentation, records, and spreadsheets using basic Microsoft Office 365 products and platforms. Experience in the mixology of paints, solvents and chemicals needed for proper adhesion to various metals and materials. Knowledgeable in the proper disposal of such paints, solvents, and chemicals. Identify paint needs and propose solutions. Experience calibrating PH meters, running chemical tests, reclaiming blasting booth, paint, and test equipment. Ability to understand and interpret policy and procedures. Capacity to work in a fast pace and high-volume setting. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means. Demonstrate maturity, intelligence, cooperation, and discretion. Work effectively both independently and with fellow employees. Dependability under both supervised and unsupervised conditions. Willing to work overtime, weekends, and other shifts, if needed. What is Nice to Have 5-10 years of experience working in an industrial paint setting. Experience in Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma. Workhorse Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain industrial paint processes and equipment to ensure productivity, quality, and environmental compliance. Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to optimize coating specifications and perform failure analysis on product returns.