Paint Process Technician (Kitchen)

Flex-N-Gate•Ionia, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Knowledge of customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture.
Knowledge of paint processes and tooling, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of paint viscosity in relationship to paint reduction with different types of reducing solvents.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production.
Use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment
Organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Support management in implementing short and long term goals.
Obtain the skills to track production OEE through measuring first time quality, utilization, and efficiency.
Operate the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job, including hilo.
Maintain processes, systems, and procedures with in the paint kitchen.
Communicate effectively, orally and in written.
Maintain systems necessary to collect, to maintain, and analyze data.
Identify problems, and help implement solutions.
Maintain processes that meet production targets and customer quality requirements.
Work in a team environment.
Learn/gain knowledge

Responsibilities

Maintain opened paint inventory in the Paint department.
Maintain procedures and equipment to improve efficiency and first time yield capability.
Drive continuous improvement actions.
Work with Paint Supervisor and Process Engineer on process and engineering changes.
Participate in Corrective Action Plan development, implementation and follow-up as quality problems occur.
Evaluate and improve techniques to reduce downtime and improve the life of equipment.
Document all activities as required.
Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts, IATF 16949, ISO14001, and all applicable government regulations and standards.
Any additional responsibilities deemed necessary by management.