About The Position
The Senior Engineering Technician for PowderCoat operations supports daily production, troubleshoots and repairs powdercoat equipment, monitors line performance, and performs preventive and corrective maintenance. This role assists with root cause analysis for defects, supports equipment setup and programming, and collaborates with engineering teams on upgrades, process improvements, and new product launches. The technician is also responsible for documenting changes, supporting material and equipment testing, ensuring compliance with standards, training operators, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Stryker is a leading medical technology company focused on improving healthcare outcomes through innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
