Paint Process Technician

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Salt Lake City, UT, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.00 To $32.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:

While upholding Hoyt’s Policies and Mission and Values Statements, the Paint Process Technician is responsible for supporting the operation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of equipment and processes related to painting and decorative finishing of limbs, handles, and accessories.

This position serves as a hands‑on technical resource within the Paint Department and is responsible for performing production painting while diagnosing paint defects, application issues, equipment concerns, and process‑related problems. The Paint Process Technician works with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other team members to identify root causes, make appropriate process adjustments, reduce recurring defects and downtime, and maintain consistent finish quality.

The position supports multiple coating and finishing processes, including water‑based and solvent‑based wet spray systems, powder coating, hydrofilm/hydrographic applications, primer, base coat, clear coat, and other decorative finishing processes.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Applies primer, base coat, clear coat, and other water‑based and solvent‑based wet spray coatings using HVLP spray guns and related application equipment.
• Supports powder coating processes, including application, equipment setup, process monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Supports hydrofilm/hydrographic finishing processes
  , including surface preparation, application, and troubleshooting finish‑quality issues.
• Operates paint scales and performs paint mixing, measuring, reduction, and preparation according to established specifications and Technical Data Sheets (TDS).
• Operates and supports Plural Component Mixing Systems and associated paint‑delivery equipment.
• Diagnoses paint and finish defects including runs, sags, orange peel, fisheyes, adhesion issues, contamination, improper cure, color or coverage variation, and other surface imperfections.
• Troubleshoots paint application equipment and systems including spray guns, pumps, hoses, regulators, filters, fluid‑delivery systems, air pressure, mixing/proportioning equipment, and related components.
• Identifies whether paint‑quality issues are related to material, surface preparation, application technique, equipment, environmental conditions, or process parameters.
• Makes appropriate process and equipment adjustments within established parameters to restore finish quality and production flow.
• Performs routine inspections, cleaning, setup, calibration checks, and basic preventive maintenance of paint and coating equipment.
• Partners with Maintenance when equipment problems require advanced mechanical, electrical, or other technical repair.
• Supports root‑cause analysis and corrective actions related to recurring paint defects, rework, scrap, equipment downtime, and process variation.
• Inspects finished products to determine whether they meet Hoyt quality and appearance standards.
• Performs rework as necessary and assists other painters with identifying appropriate repair techniques.
• Assists with training and coaching team members on spray technique, equipment setup, paint preparation, defect recognition, troubleshooting, standard work, and safe material handling.
• Maintains paint equipment, work areas, booths, and associated systems in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follows all standard work, SDS requirements, PPE requirements, respirator procedures, hazardous‑material requirements, and company safety protocols.

Additional Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as…