Paint Quality Technician (Painted Part Inspector)

Albar Industries is a leading manufacturer known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in automated paint operations. As a Paint Quality Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality and process efficiency. This hands-on position involves operating and maintaining advanced paint and robotic systems, monitoring production processes, and supporting a safe and collaborative work environment. Join a team-oriented culture that values professional growth, safety, and manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform paint color changes and clean paint gun caps and related equipment as scheduled.
• Monitor paint process parameters, including paint passes, atomizing air, fan air, and fluid rate settings.
• Measure and report Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and document process settings and deviations.
• Inspect painted products for defects such as runs, sags, orange peel, fisheyes, craters, dirt contamination, and light coverage.
• Verify paint colors using color charts, templates, Macbeth light booths, and X-Rite Spectrophotometer equipment.
• Stop production and notify supervision when quality issues or process deviations are identified.
• Assist in developing and maintaining work instructions and production documentation.
• Utilize MRP systems for labeling, shop orders, and production scheduling.
• Collect, enter, and analyze production data using Microsoft Office and other business software.
• Maintain effective communication with team members and supervisors.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE and handling of hazardous materials.
• Identify unsafe conditions and participate in corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cross-functional teams and contribute to company quality and environmental objectives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret graphs, charts, diagrams, and process documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to accurately evaluate color, gloss, and paint finish quality.
• Experience with industrial paint systems, robotic painting equipment, or paint process operations (preferred).
• Experience with MRP systems and manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Familiarity with color measurement equipment such as X-Rite Spectrophotometers and Macbeth booths (preferred).
• Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing (preferred).
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods, frequently handle and manipulate parts and equipment, occasionally lift up to 30 pounds, and distinguish colors and gloss levels accurately.

Benefits

• Stable manufacturing environment
• Team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Hands-on experience with advanced paint technology and automation