Job Listing

One of our clients, Plastic Automotive Part Manufacturing Plant, is looking for a Paint Manager. This position is Direct Hire and pays $65-85K. Relocation package available. 

Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Directs all fixture designs, paint jigs, robotic paint programs (including some very complex in nature) for use in the manufacture of company products. 
• Directs all re-design, repair, or replace in-process production program equipment, jigs, programs, production control hardware, and tooling. 
• Develop paint processes, methods, robot programs, jigs, fool proofing, and production controls for new programs; supervise their assembly and proofing. 
• Set up new paint equipment and peripheral equipment, ensure its satisfactory operation, and instruct others to use the new equipment properly. 
• Write procedures and/or instructions for the operation of new or existing equipment. 
• Stays informed concerning new painting technology and equipment, and investigates their potential applications. Recommend incorporation of new paint technology for company applications where feasible and practical.  
• Directs all color approvals with Quality Control at the customer. 
• Uses Kaizen to improve cycle time and material inventory/flow. 
• Directs paint suppliers on movement of colors to the CSP plaque.

Summary of Qualifications: 

• B.S. degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience/coursework focus. 
• 3+ years’ experience as a Paint Supervisor/Coordinator/Group Leader with jig and/or paint equipment maintenance. 
• 3+ years’ experience as Paint Manager or in-house equivalent. 
• Knowledgeable concerning painting principles, application process, the properties of paints/thinners, and the application of mathematics and programming of robots. 
• Knowledgeable concerning modern masking techniques and paint-shop practices and techniques. 
• Strong fluid skills. 
• Able to mentally visualize and comprehend all aspects of paint equipment or process problems, understand the interrelationships of factors affecting a given situation, and be attentive to detail. 
• Capable of efficiently integrating existing methods with innovations allowing an economical solution to production problems in a timely manner. 
• Has initiative and ability to work effectively with little direction and/or few guidelines. 
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Working knowledge of computer systems, including ABB software. 
• Familiar with computer-controlled robots and has some exposure to high-volume automated production equipment.