Paint Subject Matter Expert
About The Position
Building Composites is an innovative manufacturing company poised to transform the built world with our cutting-edge fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) structures. We leverage top-tier engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, and deep market insight to redefine industry standards. Joining Building Composites means being part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence. If you're passionate about craftsmanship, leadership, and innovation, this is the place for you. We are seeking a highly skilled Paint Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide advanced technical expertise in manual spray painting techniques and support operation of the company’s automatic paint line. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering consistent, high-quality finishes on composite parts while assisting with robotic system operation, troubleshooting, and process optimization. The ideal candidate has expert-level knowledge of industrial spray painting processes and a strong eye for quality. Automotive painting experience is a plus due to the finish quality and attention to detail required.
Requirements
- Expertise in professional spray gun techniques (HVLP, airless, air-assisted).
- Knowledge of surface preparation, masking, and finishing standards.
- Ability to troubleshoot paint issues and recommend corrective actions.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 3–5 years of hands-on spray painting experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with robotic or automatic paint line operations preferred.
- Automotive or other high-finish painting experience is a strong plus.
- Technical training or certification in industrial painting or coatings preferred.
- Robotic painting experience helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Apply primers, basecoats, and topcoats using professional spray gun systems (HVLP, air-assisted airless, or airless).
- Prepare, mask, and coat parts to meet finish specifications.
- Perform high-precision painting needs, including touch-ups and blending.
- Maintain consistency in coating thickness, adhesion, and visual quality.
- Operate and monitor robotic painting equipment.
- Assist with adjustments and optimization to ensure robotic output meets finish quality standards.
- Troubleshoot issues in partnership with engineering and maintenance teams.
- Inspect painted parts for defects, uniformity, and compliance with specifications.
- Record quality checks, paint usage, and rework activity.
- Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to resolve coating issues.
- Clean and maintain spray guns, booths, and paint line equipment.
- Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and environmental/safety standards.
- Support safe material handling and ventilation practices.
- Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency.
- Provide input into standard operating procedures and process improvements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead and shape a growing team.
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment and continuous improvement culture.
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment with room to grow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
