Paint Technician

Position: Paint Engineer

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Newaygo, MI

Industry: Plastics

Pay: $110,000

Shift: 1st shift

Position Summary:

As a member of a cross-functional team, perform semi-skilled production machine operations to assemble/fabricate a product or sub-assembly in accordance with team goals. Ensures smooth launch and ongoing performance of painted products.

Position Responsibilities:

• May perform work manually and/or by machine operation which requires in-depth knowledge of process and constant monitoring.
• Ensures product and process quality and efficiency through appropriate inspection and continuous improvement problem solving activities.
• Makes machine adjustments and typically manages several variables within the process.
• Maintains procedures and standards to provide compliance with quality standards for assigned area.
• Efficiently performs basic preventative maintenance and moderately complex machine setups.
• Maintains material movement systems and completes proper paperwork and documentation to guide operations of the team.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum five years’ experience in paint engineering; or equivalent.
• May perform work manually and/or by machine operation which requires in-depth knowledge of process and constant monitoring.
• Ensures product and process quality and efficiency through appropriate inspection and continuous improvement problem solving activities.
• Must be able to utilize mixing and curing processes and equipment, spray guns, pumping equipment, etc.
• Must possess an excellent understanding of application equipment in relationship to solvent blends, paint mixing, temperature, humidity, and other factors critical to successful performance of job duties.
• Must have experience with color measurement and proportioning equipment, two component mixing, application and curing processes on plastic and metal substrates.
• Possesses specific knowledge, expertise, and is technically current in product development field.
• Maintains procedures and standards to provide compliance with quality standards for assigned area.

About Spark Talent Acquisition:

Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.