Paint Technical Specialist - SATX

JCB North America•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the paint shop process and equipment. The specialist shall complete operational daily checks and monitor all systems to specification. The position is responsible for recording and escalation of operational metrics to support the paint shop department to achieve business goals.

Requirements

Three years of experience in a supervisory/team leader role
Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
3+ years of experience in paint or surface finishing environments.
Strong understanding of powder coating systems, shot blast operations, and chemical wash processes.
Familiarity with environmental and safety regulations related to paint operations.
Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
Experience with corrosion prevention and control planning
Proficiency in CAD, process simulation, and data analysis tools
Prior involvement in capital equipment selection and commissioning
Ability to powder coat and understanding pre-treatment operations in a coating production system
Monitor and operate turbine Shotblast equipment
Tend and operate manual & automated powder reciprocators and conduct colour changes
Proficient in the use of slinging & lifting tools and procedures
OSHA-10 trained
Proficient in the use of chemical hazard assessment & handling
Proficient with Microsoft suite including Word, PowerPoint & Excel
Ensure TPM, pre‑use and daily checks are completed
Effective time management and planning skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Articulate problem solutions to senior leaders
Investigate problems and listen to associates
Ability to motivate staff and deliver results
Ability to influence and manage change within the business
Promote creative problem solving and continuous improvement
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required

Responsibilities

Analyse and optimise paint shop equipment including powder equipment, pre-treatment washers, shotblast machines and cure systems
Verify and report on process parameters
Support daily operations by troubleshooting equipment issues and coordinating with maintenance and production teams.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for paint defects, corrosion risks, and process deviations.
Implement and manage Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor paint process stability, identify variation trends, and drive continuous quality improvements.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions for paint-related processes.
Assist in capital project planning, including ROI justification, equipment specification, and vendor coordination.
Support training and onboarding of paint technicians and operators.
Participate in cross-functional teams to improve paint system performance and reduce waste.
Identify trends and report effectively to senior leaders
Perform qualitative inspection of daily samples within the paint shop output
Complete daily risk assessment
Accountable for paint shop emissions & utility performance
Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports
Develop and maintain visual management boards
Take responsibility for the physical appearance and safety of the workplace,
Enforce Health and Safety requirements and meet objectives
Operate and monitor a system of work that is safe to the Environment within permissible limits
Ensure all direct activities have a relevant Standard Operating Procedure
Actively pursue the elimination of waste through the application of continuous improvement tools and techniques
Liaise with suppliers on quality, delivery, performance, safety and cost
Other duties as assigned