Industrial Paint Process Technician - Shift

What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

The Industrial Paint Process Technician is responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and optimization of the plant’s powder coat paint line, pretreatment systems, and wastewater treatment systems. This role requires strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, knowledge of industrial coating processes, and experience working with pumps, piping systems, chemical dosing equipment, and fluid handling systems. The technician works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Environmental teams to ensure the paint and pretreatment systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental regulations.

This position requires a hands‑on technician capable of troubleshooting mechanical and process issues, maintaining equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor automated powder coating equipment including pumps, feeding systems, pneumatic and process valves, and automated spray guns.
• Troubleshoot problems of mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic nature including conveyor systems, powder recovery and filtration systems, industrial ovens and burners.
• Ability to work with robots.
• Maintain and update equipment records, schematics, blueprints, and files in an orderly fashion.
• Read and interpret equipment instructions, diagrams, schematics, and mechanical prints.
• Read and interpret customer specifications pertaining to power‑coating requirements.
• Read gauges, pressure indicators, and temperature controls.
• Maintain department repair parts stock and inventory.
• Manage and maintain chemical levels in tanks based on data received from titrations, conductivity, pH concentration readings, parts appearance, and appearance of liquid in tanks.
• Measure and maintain accurate records of pH, conductivity, and titration levels in tanks.
• Adhere to all EPA, MoDNR and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain wastewater compliance with city codes.
• Comply with Environmental Management System per ISO‑14001 requirements.
• Keep records of pH findings, concentrations, quantity of chemicals used, and any unusual chemical‑related findings.
• Use sampling, testing, and measuring techniques, and perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to determine water pollution levels.
• Periodically inspect equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance work.
• Maintain records for special sampling projects performed in conjunction with governmental agencies and private institutions.
• Work with Paint Engineer(s) on projects and required daily tasks.
• Read complicated drawings, mathematics, handbook formulas, and a variety of testing and measuring instruments.
• Analyze processes in respective areas and recommend improvements in quality and productivity.
• Perform minor equipment repairs, verify proper operation of sensors, regulators, and control devices.
• Responsible for cleaning and preventive maintenance activities including spare parts, tooling, etc. to ensure optimal operation of all systems (paint and pretreatment systems included).
• Operate forklift, high lift and all maintenance department equipment.
• Ensure timely startup and operation of the paint line to defined production levels; monitor equipment and setting to maintain proper operation of cleaning, pre‑treatment, paint, cure, and wastewater treatment systems to meet production, safety, and housekeeping goals.
• Verify proper operation of the paint line by performing required laboratory, visual, and physical inspection and monitoring activities of both process and product for paint systems.
• Train and/or assist in training other paint technicians to successfully operate and maintain the system in accordance with this job description and company policies.
• Lead or assist in developing,…