Painting Department Maintenance Specialist

Painting Department Maintenance Specialist

Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 per year

Location: Ellabell, GA (Greater Savannah Area)

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire

We offer a dynamic work environment that provides opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. We are committed to investing in our employees' long-term success and well-being.

Benefits Include:

• Health & Wellness: Competitive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance.

• Time Off: Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Future Planning: Competitive 401k plan to help you reach your retirement goals.

As a Painting Department Maintenance Specialist, you will bridge the gap between high-level engineering and floor-level execution. You are responsible for ensuring the technical integrity of the painting shop, managing equipment uptime, and leading the continuous improvement of automated systems. This role requires a blend of senior-level technical PLC expertise, large-team leadership, and budgetary oversight.

• System Optimization: Coordinate and monitor technical processes to ensure the shop meets production goals and maintenance indices (Downtime, PM Plan vs. Actual).

• Root Cause Analysis: Analyze shop downtime and develop detailed action plans for equipment improvements and monitoring systems.

• Troubleshooting: Serve as the primary technical lead for PLC-based automation and complex electrical/mechanical system failures.

• Project Management: Lead equipment installations, including design studies, paperwork, inspections, and testing of new/modified processes.

• Budget Management: Analyze annual maintenance budgets and monitor purchasing, distribution, and inventory control for tools and materials.

• Supply Chain Liaison: Act as the primary counterpart for the purchasing team; verify part specifications, create material numbers, and manage the PR/PO process.

• Operational Planning: Prepare and execute the Annual Operation Plan, reporting status updates to senior leadership.

• Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor for shop members, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

• Training: Develop and execute detailed training plans to elevate the skill levels of individual team members.

• Team Harmony: Support management in fostering teamwork and resolving organizational conflicts.

• Experience: * 10+ years of maintenance experience in the field of automated plants.

  • 5+ years of maintenance experience specifically within the major automotive industry in the U.S.

  • Proven experience managing teams of 30+ members.

• Education:
  * Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

  • Technical college degree or equivalent experience with an electrical or mechanical concentration.

• Technical Skills:
  * Specialized experience with Paint Plant equipment (Ovens, Air Supply Units (ASU), Painting Robots, etc.).

  • Strong proficiency in Allen-Bradley (AB) PLC programming and control circuits.

  • Expert ability to troubleshoot PLC-based automation equipment.

  • Advanced ability to interpret complex electrical and mechanical drawings/specifications.

• Proven Track Record:
  * Lead experience in equipment installations, including design study, documentation, and testing of new or modified processes.

  • Possession of relevant mechanical or electrical certifications.

• Requirements:
  * Flexibility for domestic and international travel.

  • Ability to support shift rotations and urgent equipment issues as needed.