Paint Technician

MI Metals, Inc. is a leading aluminum extrusion company headquartered in Oldsmar, Florida, with four manufacturing plants located in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. As a business-to-business (B2B) company, we specialize in providing high-quality aluminum extrusion products to various industries. Our mission is to deliver quality extrusions and services that exceed customer expectations while staying true to our core values: Safety, Environment, Quality, Customer Service, Cost Management, and Team Integrity

Position Summary

The Paint Technician will focus on continuously improving the Paint Line by concentrating on the cost, quality, speed, and flexibility we offer customers. All activities are completed with a focus on safety and protection of the environment while documenting records within our ISO 9001 and 14001 processes.

• Handles materials, supplies, and products to facilitate smooth operations across production areas.
• Inspects painted products to verify quality standards are met.
• Checks the thickness of the paint with a wet film gauge to ensure proper coverage.
• Performs adhesion tests on finished material.
• Maintains inventory for wastewater treatment filters, cleans and changes filters as needed.
• Chemically balances and maintains wastewater level and PH based on Paint and Die Shop waste volume.
• Ensures compliance with all city and state regulations for discharged wastewater and maintains accurate records of discharged water quality and quantity.
• Tests and maintains chemical balance for paint shop washer stations, maintains proper water level and temperature for each station.
• Cleans, inspects, replaces, and maintains washer nozzles for correct flow, spray pattern, and direction. Inspects washer's internal plumbing for leaks, missing nozzles, or other defects.
• Maintains washer tank parameters through titration and chemical balance to meet the required standards.
• Collects water samples and completes the sampling process for the city wastewater requirements.
• Maintains hazardous material inventory and shipments
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with company safety and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in cross-training to support multiple production areas and enhance skills.
• Follow all safety protocols, including using personal protective equipment (PPE) properly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow instructions, learn quickly, and adapt to different workstations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, bend, and perform tasks for extended periods.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and shifts as needed.

Work Environment

• Exposure to high temperatures, noise, and dust in a manufacturing environment.
• Always wear appropriate PPE (e.g., gloves, safety glasses, ear protection).
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet and humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and caustic chemicals, all within OSHA standards.