Paint Technician

Moriroku Technology North America•Greenville, OH

About The Position

The Paint Technician at Moriroku Technology North America, an automotive manufacturer, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production equipment related to the paint process while following MTNA safety policies and procedures and supporting business goals. The position maintains paint mix room equipment and paint line air balance, cleans and maintains paint line equipment, calibrates painting equipment, adjusts robot programs for primer, base coat, and clear coat, and uses a Graphic User Interface to program vat assignments and color change cycles. The technician prepares paint materials, performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues, and resolves faults in automated paint systems. The role also includes inspecting equipment, documenting maintenance activities in accordance with ISO and IATF standards, reporting equipment conditions and recurring issues, complying with safety and environmental requirements, and maintaining a clean work area in line with 5S ideologies. The technician communicates with other departments and collaborates with engineering and production teams to address process issues, improve efficiency, reduce defects, and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven experience in a maintenance role within an automotive manufacturing environment, focused on paint equipment and systems.
Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems used in paint systems.
Ability to work with precision equipment and maintain quality standards.
Familiarity with paint chemistry and its impact on the application process.
Proficiency using hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment, and software systems.
Mathematics knowledge to help determine paint usage.
Ability to walk and stand for more than 8 hours daily.
Ability to perform repetitive motions, including bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, and lifting.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work overtime as required, including weekdays, weekends, and shutdowns when necessary.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented.
Strong task prioritization and decision-making skills.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to determine root cause.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or certification in Maintenance, Automotive Technology, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with robotic and automated painting systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair paint mix room equipment, including paint pumps and agitators.
Maintain and repair paint line air balance to produce good-quality product.
Clean and maintain paint line equipment to meet MTNA standards.
Calibrate and adjust painting equipment to ensure optimal performance and quality.
Adjust primer, base coat, and clear coat robot programs to achieve good part quality.
Operate the Graphic User Interface to program vat assignments and color change cycles for production.
Ensure machines and systems operate according to company specifications and troubleshoot deviations.
Prepare paint materials to support the production schedule.
Perform preventive maintenance on painting equipment, including spray guns, mixers, pumps, air compressors, conveyors, ventilation systems, and robotic systems.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues within the paint process.
Troubleshoot automated paint systems and related machinery to minimize production disruptions.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, repairs, and other maintenance activities in accordance with ISO and IATF standards.
Complete daily inspections of critical paint production equipment and escalate deviations from standard condition.
Report equipment condition and suggest long-term solutions for recurring issues.
Follow safety protocols and guidelines while operating and maintaining paint systems.
Comply with environmental regulations, including proper disposal of paint materials, solvents, and other hazardous substances.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with 5S ideologies.
Communicate with other facility departments to address production needs, both verbally and in writing.
Coordinate maintenance repairs and activities within the department through effective communication.
Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements to optimize the painting process.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to address process issues, improve efficiency, and reduce paint-finish defects.