Paint Technician, Automotive

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Job Summary: The Technical Service Specialist role is to support and solidify long-term retention of an existing high-volume customer in the commercial vehicle segment. This role will be onsite at the customer location, and primary responsibilities include day-to-day management of various paint-related duties listed in the job responsibilities below.

Work Location: This role requires an onsite presence at Axalta’s customer location based in Toledo, OH and is not eligible for relocation nor sponsorship.

Expected Compensation: We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The expected compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000 annually. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

Key Responsibilities: Oversee the operation of all topcoat. This includes but is not limited to running tests on material, collecting and recording material data. Measure and monitor paint systems for inventory, functionality, and start-up or shut-down issues. Evaluate color, appearance, and film build on production units within plant. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Support relationships with both manufacturing and engineering at customer sites.

• Maintain key communication regarding daily projects and line issues.

• Provide technical direction and assistance to customers on the use of product lines.

• Possess working knowledge of paint technologies.

• Respond to questions and concerns regarding product lines and general operations.

• Troubleshoot & resolve painting issues and problems by provide recommendations on issues related to product, application, inventory and general paint process.

• Assist customer to overcome line problems. Gather data and material samples for analysis, testing and reporting.

• Assist with daily paint consumption, invoices, inventory, and paint ordering.

• Communicate data collection including (but not limited to): Viscosity and Temperature data, appearance data using Wave Scan and film build collection devices. Collect and understand how to analysis the data.

• Regularly report data collection results summary internally and to the customer if required. Notify appropriate parties if data reveals results outside of expectations.

• Support monthly plant quality reports for customers. Make recommendations regarding specification ranges (i.e. viscosity) and quality ranges (i.e. appearance limits, color tolerances).

• Assist with customer demand forecast, on-site inventory and product orders.

• Support customer projects (LWRs) and test requests. Follow up with chemist for all details. Review and understand results. If requested, report out results with customer.

• Build relationships at all levels, help team deliver value.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED is required. Additional education/college degree in Engineering/Technical field is preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years Paint application and/or manufacturing experience.

• Automotive Coatings industry alignment a plus.

• Additional experience with automotive painting equipment is highly preferred.

• The ideal candidate must have an understanding of technical (lab, research, etc.) principles and practices.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required.

• The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while handling multiple projects at any given time.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred.

• Travel required: up to 15% (development/growth training, training of other employees and coverage at other locations).

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately. 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. 

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.