Manufacturing Technician - Paint

INNIO•Welland, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Paint Technician will act as a key member of the assembly operations unit when taking ownership of critical paint requirements in engine production. This involves preparing engines throughout all stages of the paint process, inclusive of washing, masking & final detailing. You will also manage scheduled routine maintenance of paint tools, systems & applicable equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or minimum 1-year relevant paint experience in a manufacturing setting
Knowledge of required tools & equipment, such as the operation of electrostatic paint guns and ability to calibrate both gauges and measuring equipment
Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and demonstrate problem solving skills
Team player who is accountable for teams’ success, when meeting business objectives and taking responsibility for decisions and outcomes
Ability to adapt and be successful handling multiple tasks
High attention to detail in achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks
Must be able to conduct work at heights
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours/shifts
Able to meet physical and cognitive demands assessment, inclusive of lifting a minimum weight of 40lbs

Responsibilities

Painting all engine types and parts per engineering specifications to prepare for customer shipment
Completing required paint inspection reports and documenting all non-conformities to support root cause analysis when improving assembly processes
Performing basic assembly related repairs when non-conformances are found during final inspection review
Operating the start-up and shutdown processes of the paint wash booths and ensuring the required booth temperatures and safety resets are functioning
Accurately controlling electrostatic paint gun during paint process, following proper cleaning procedure and adjustment of gun fluid
Tracking inventory of gun parts, consumables and other materials used in the area
Managing the 2KS system to correctly introduce paint throughout the lines and performing necessary troubleshooting when needed
Following work instructions to successfully identify parts of the engine to be masked before paint
Detailing engines by hand painting all raised lettering, performing paint touch-ups, and applying grease to necessary exposed parts on the engine
Managing proper function of the paint kitchen by identifying correct motor pressures and ensuring adequate inventory levels of paints, solvents & catalyst
Conducting all scheduled preventative maintenance on all paint and wash systems to ensure optimal operation and alignment with manufacturer specifications

Benefits

Annual reimbursement for safety shoes
Prescribed safety glasses provided
Robust tuition and professional development program
Internal training and career development opportunities
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family from day one
EAP program
Health care spending account
On-site gym access
$300 annual fitness reimbursement program
Paid personal days
RRSP/TFSA and pension plan matching