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Stryker•Portage, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports daily powdercoat operations and responds to production issues impacting safety, quality, or throughput. The technician will troubleshoot and repair powdercoat equipment, monitor line performance, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance. Responsibilities also include assisting with root cause analysis for defects, supporting equipment setup and adjustments, and working with engineering teams on upgrades and process improvements. The role involves documenting changes, supporting testing and validation, ensuring compliance with standards, training operators, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High School or GED
Proficiency in the use of calibrated devices and in the reading of detailed mechanical prints
Minimum of 3 or more years' of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Support daily powdercoat operations and respond to production issues that impact safety, quality, or throughput.
Troubleshoot and repair powdercoat equipment, including conveyors, ovens, spray booths, guns, pumps, reclaim systems, and wash systems.
Monitor line performance and identify opportunities to improve uptime, first-pass yield, and efficiency.
Perform preventive maintenance and support corrective maintenance activities.
Assist with root cause analysis for defects such as poor adhesion, contamination, orange peel, light coverage, runs, and color variation.
Support setup, programming, and adjustment of powdercoat equipment and process parameters.
Work with engineering teams on equipment upgrades, process improvements, and new product launches.
Document process changes, troubleshooting activities, and maintenance records.
Support testing, validation, and implementation of new materials, equipment, and process changes.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Train operators on equipment use, troubleshooting, and standard work.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to scrap reduction, labor efficiency, downtime, and quality.