Industrial Paint Process Technician - A Shift

Industrial Paint Process Technician

The Industrial Paint Process Technician is responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and optimization of the plant's powder coat paint line, pretreatment systems, and wastewater treatment systems. This role requires strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, knowledge of industrial coating processes, and experience working with pumps, piping systems, chemical dosing equipment, and fluid handling systems. The technician works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Environmental teams to ensure the paint and pretreatment systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental regulations. This position requires a hands-on technician capable of troubleshooting mechanical and process issues, maintaining equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor automated powder coating equipment including pumps and feeding systems, pneumatic and process valves, automated spray guns.
• Troubleshoot problems of mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic nature including conveyor systems, powder recovery and filtration systems, industrial ovens and burners.
• Ability to work with Robots.
• Maintain and update equipment records, schematics, blueprints, and files in an orderly fashion.
• Able to read and interpret equipment instructions, diagrams, schematics, and mechanical prints.
• Able to read and interpret customer specs pertaining to power-coating requirements.
• Ability to read gauges, pressure indicators, and temperature controls.
• Maintain department repair parts stock and inventory.
• Manages and maintains chemical levels in tanks based on data received from titrations, conductivity, pH concentration readings, parts appearance, and appearance of liquid in tanks.
• Measures and maintain accurate records of pH, conductivity, and titration levels in tanks.
• Adhere to all EPA, MoDNR and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain wastewater compliance with city codes.
• Comply with Environmental Management System per ISO-14001 requirements.
• Responsible for all record keeping of pH findings, concentrations, quantity of chemicals used, and any unusual chemical-related findings.
• May use sampling, testing, and measuring techniques, and perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to determine water pollution levels.
• May periodically inspect equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance work.
• May maintain records pertinent to special sampling projects performed in conjunction with governmental agencies and private institutions.
• Work with Paint Engineer(s) on projects and required daily tasks.
• Ability to read complicated drawings, mathematics, handbook formulas, and a variety of testing and measuring instruments.
• Analyzes processes in respective areas and recommends improvements in quality and productivity.
• Perform minor equipment repairs, verify proper operation of sensors, regulators, and control devices.
• Responsible for cleaning and preventive maintenance activities including spare parts, tooling, etc. to ensure optimal operation of all systems (paint and pretreatment systems included).
• Operate forklift, high lift and all maintenance department equipment.
• Ensure timely startup and operation of the paint line to defined production levels; monitor equipment and setting to maintain proper operation of cleaning, pre-treatment, paint, cure, and wastewater treatment systems to meet production, safety, and housekeeping goals.
• Verify proper operation of the paint line by performing required laboratory, visual, and physical inspection and monitoring activities of both process and product for paint systems.
• Train and/or assist training other paint technicians to successfully operate and maintain the system in accordance with this job description and company policies.
• Lead or assist in developing, implementing, and updating written operations procedures and inspection standards for all paint systems.
• Record activities in CMMS software Funnel Cloud. Complete correspondence, forms and reports using personal computer and required software.
• Solve and/or assist in solving production, quality, health, safety, and environmental problems to ensure optimal production efficiency.
• Communicate with maintenance manager and maintenance area/shift leaders and other plant personnel about maintenance and quality concerns, providing complete action plans and status reports as and when required.
• Work with production and other departments on basic troubleshooting and corrections for everyday issues.
• Attend daily pre-shift meetings and carry out assigned workloads as directed by shift/area leaders.
• Conduct shifts carry over with other employees and communicate issues.
• Control chemical inventory and ordering for all paint systems to ensure maximum productivity, quality, health, safety and environmental outcomes and minimum cost.
• Control paint inventory and ordering of all paint stock as needed.
• Produce timely, neat, and accurate reports documenting paint and wastewater treatment system performance.
• Conduct equipment calibration and verification; maintain necessary documentation.
• Safely use equipment and chemicals required for pre-treatment/paint testing.
• Encourage safety and good housekeeping practices and lead by example, including wearing specified personal protective equipment.
• Attend training as required.
• Operating computer and software is necessary to monitor system parameters.
• Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective communication, and Fair Treatment.
• To work in a safe, quality-minded and productive manner with a sense of urgency to achieve maintenance deadlines and to attain production priorities as scheduled.
• Participate in Continual Improvement activities.
• Adhere to customer requirements, Business Operating System, and company policies.
• Maintain punctuality and outstanding attendance record.
• Follows and supports LMV Automotive System's and Magna's operating principles, including:
• Magna Employee Charter Operating under its principles by treating all employees equally, fairly, and with dignity and respect.
• Open Door Policy Solves issues with two-way, open, and friendly communication at the lowest level.
• 5S Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy "Everything has a place. Everything in its place."
• Safety First - Obey the plant's safety rules and procedures by always wearing PPE and immediately addressing all safety concerns. Promotes an environment where zero injuries are the expected standard.
• Company quality and environmental policies.
• Supports efforts to achieve department goals and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey.
• Works with vendors and/or contractors, displaying company values of honesty and integrity.
• Works with all shifts in design and development of improving methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• May be required to adjust shifts as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Qualifications: (These qualifications represent the minimum requirements of the position. Employees will be required to possess the ability and aptitudes to perform the duties proficiently.)

• Attain wastewater treatment certification within 12 months of position start.
• Hazardous Waste Training Level 1; DOT Hazmat Training.
• Licensed forklift operator.
• Confined space training.
• High School diploma/GED
• Associate's degree in Skill Trades field preferred.
• Experience with industrial mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Competence with gas, arc, MIG, and TIG welding.
• On the job training with other Paint Technicians.
• Thorough knowledge of the spray equipment, process, and chemicals must be demonstrated either through job performance or through vendor training programs and appropriate post-high school training.
• Experience with cathodic electrodeposition coatings and wastewater treatment for cathodic electrodeposition coatings preferred.
• Spill Team member.
• Attending Magna required wastewater training.
• Attend any supplier training, such as zinc phosphate training and electro/powder coat training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Because the technician follows standard problem-solving techniques, they must be able to recognize problems and employ known problem-solving processes. Occasionally, new problems will surface that will require the technician to solve problems while relying upon past experiences. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Must be environmentally conscientious.
• Demonstrate a "can do" attitude.
• Able to work well with others; build and maintain positive employee relations.
• Able to prepare, read, and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures, and guidelines.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, suppliers, and customers.
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