PAINT TECHNICIAN

Description

Job Summary: Ensure correct application of liquid and electrostatic powder paint by optimizing parameters and defining application paths to guarantee quality, efficiency, and repeatability. Key Highlights: 1. Paint process parameter optimization 2. Definition and adjustment of application paths 3. Identification and correction of paint defects **3.3 Automation and paths** Robot programming **1. Job objective** Ensure correct application of liquid and electrostatic powder paint by optimizing process parameters and defining application paths (manual or automated), guaranteeing finish quality, operational efficiency, and process repeatability. **2. Main responsibilities** * Execute and adjust processes for: * Liquid paint * Electrostatic powder paint * Define and optimize: * Application paths (manual or robotic) * Application distance, angle, and speed * Coverage on complex geometries (e.g., calipers) * Adjust application parameters: * Air pressure * Material flow * Electrostatic voltage * Spray fan pattern * Identify and correct defects: * Orange peel * Runs * Incomplete coverage * Overspray * Basic painting robot programming * Support during line startups and process validation * Compliance with quality standards **3.2 Electrostatic powder painting** * Electrostatic charging principle (kV and µA) * Faraday effect * Adjustment of: * Voltage * Powder flow * Transport air basic painting robot programming (Lesta or similar preferred) Path definition (linear, curved, offsets) Control of nozzle-to-part speed and distance **3.4 Finish quality** * Visual paint inspection * Thickness measurement (microns) * Color and gloss uniformity * Customer acceptance criteria **4. Required experience** * 2–5 years in: * Industrial painting processes (liquid and/or powder) * Experience adjusting application parameters * Desired experience with robots or automated systems **5. Candidate profile** * Technical degree * Practical orientation (work inside spray booths) * Problem-solving ability * Decision-making based on technical quality criteria Employment type: Indefinite-term position Salary: $10,000.00 \- $15,000.00 per month Work location: On-site employment