E-coat Technician

E-coat Technician page is loaded## E-coat Technician remote type:
Onsite locations:
Gastonia, NC UStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
DT-16830
** Inside the Role
** As part of the Gastonia Parts Plant team, you are responsible for checking, sampling, testing, and recording information and adjusting the chemical baths on the parts washi line, E-Coat line, Powercoat, and wastewater pre-treatment system. The candidate for this position will have a passion for process improvements, a keen eye to detail, and love numbers. Leading with the Daimler Values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline is an absolute must.
** Posting Information
** We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.
** We Take Care of Our Team
** Typically requires high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities:
Read and follow a highly detailed set of instructions in taking samples and performing chemical and analysis  Record test information into a book or input into a computer  Adjust chemical baths as needed per instructions both written and oral  Perform daily preventive maintenance on systems  Troubleshoot and diagnose system and perform repairs and modifications of equipment  Work with paints, solvents, and chemicals – be physically able to move and/or lift drums and other chemical containers  Any other duties assigned by supervisor, utilize TOS in all work areas as applicable  Ensure hazardous waste sludge is managed and handled in a compliant manner      Basic Required

Skills & Experience:

Attend on and off-site training as scheduled.
Successfully complete required training for managing hazardous materials and waste according to local, state and federal regulation.  Acquire HAZMAT training to respond to chemical spills in the work area.  Forklift operator’s certification in accordance with OSHA standard for forklift performance or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days.  Basic PC/PLC and electronic controls knowledge.  Must presently hold a journeyman/woman classification in a skilled trades occupation as listed in the contract OR  Must have served in a bona fide apprenticeship of four (4) years-8,000 hours-and hold a certification which substantiates his/her claim of such service, and holds a certification of qualifications in such trade, OR  Must have eight (8) years of practical experience in the skilled trade or classification in which he/she claims Journeyman’s designation and can prove same.  

Authorized lock out/tag out technician.  Desire a grade I or II licensed Physical / Chemical wastewater operator with powder coating experience.  Must obtain Waste Water certifications within one year      Basic Preferred

Skills & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent
** Where We Work
** This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-Gastonia, NC US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
** Schedule Type:
** Onsite At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services.

Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.
** Additional Information
*** This position is
** not open
** for Visa sponsorship
** or
* * to existing Visa holders
* Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position…