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3rd - Paint Jr. Process Technician

ADAC
Muskegon, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/6/2027

Position Title:


Jr. Paint process technician


Direct Reports:


None


Department:


Paint


Classification:


Hourly


Location:


Muskegon


Approved Date:


 


Reports To:


Senior Paint technician


Revision Date:


05/31/2022


 


Position summary: 


The Jr. Paint Process Technician is responsible for verifying that all Paintwork cells are set-up, processes are running correctly, and takes corrective action when needed. Assist in the training of other Jr. Paint Process Technicians. Additional responsibilities include the mixing and maintenance of paint and solvent supplies, obtaining or creating set up sheets for new colors of paints and monitoring of daily production in order to produce quality parts.


 


Organizational Values:


Fundamental to success for ADAC are these basic values:


 


  • People:  Our people are the source of our strength, provide our corporate intelligence, and determine our reputation and vitality.  Respect, empowerment, alignment, and teamwork are our core human values.

  • Products:  Our products will be designed and developed with proven processes and technologies to satisfy our customers’ needs.  Innovation will drive our product offerings.

  • Profits:  Our profits will measure the results of our efforts and the satisfaction we provide to our customers.  Profits are required to survive and grow. 

  • Community:  Our community will know us to be a collection of caring men and women who work to improve our environment and enrich the lives of those around us.

  •  


    Essential Responsibilities:


     


  • Manage inventory controls as needed.

  • Train new Paint Set-Up personnel.

  • Mix and maintain paint and solvent supply.

  • Mix paints according to process standards.

  • Fill paint containers as needed (prior to running out).

  • Assist in receiving and shipping of paints and solvents.

  • Report low inventories of paint and solvent to Paint Process Engineer.

  • Rotate paint and thinner inventories with the receipt of each new shipment. Verify production processes and equipment setup.

  • Verify that set-up parameters are set correctly.

  • Assist in taking inventory 

  • Label all dirty solvent per OSHA standards and ensure that no dirty solvent is older than 90 days. Dispose of dirty solvent prior to 90th day using established procedure.

  • Obtain or create set up sheets for new colors or paint along with proper pump assignments (with backups) and notify Paint Process Engineer of any process changes or revisions that may be necessary.

  • Assist in production as needed.

  • Conduct daily paint usage inventory.

  • Manage and maintain Line set

  • Upload paint schedule to load deck

  • Add or remove racks and carriers through turns as needed by schedule

  • Communicate all rack shortages and communicate with tech team on schedule changes

  • Complete line set at end of work week for Monday start up

  • Pull racks and stage for burn-off as needed based on paint build up and ability to load and unload

  •  


    Supervision Received:


    Supervision Received


    X


    Specific Direction: Follows established work procedures.  Receives periodic checks for performance.  Refers unique questions/conditions to immediate supervisor.


     


    General Direction: Plans and arranges own work.  Uses a wide range of procedures to accomplish assigned objectives.  


     


    Limited Direction: Works from overall policies, goals and budgetary limits.  Virtually self-supervising with direct accountability for results.


     


    Supervisory Responsibilities:


    Supervisory Responsibility List


    X


    No supervisory responsibilities.


     


    Supervises ____ subordinates. (Please state how many.)


     


    Responsible for the productivity and quality of the subordinate’s work performance.


     


    Formally evaluate subordinate’s performance (IE: Annual Performance Reviews, and recommending promotions and disciplinary actions)


     


    Determine work assignments, priorities, and procedures for subordinates.


     


    Approve vacation, sick time, and schedule changes.


     


    Interview and recommend candidates for selection.


     


    Train new and existing associates on Company policies and procedures.


     


    Advise subordinates on problem resolutions.


     


    Report on work quality and productivity of subordinates.


     


    Required Education & Experience: 


     


  • High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

  • Able to use Microsoft word and Excel also move access UKG and corner stone (vacation requests, required on-line classes, etc.)

  • Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:


  • Ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships.

  • Ability to take initiative and work with a group of three or more.

  • Comfortable with constant manual dexterity and movement of hands and wrists.

  • Comfortable with making color calls visually.

  • [LC1] 


     


     


    Core competencies:


    Core Competency Check List


    x


    Active Learning


    x


    Active Listening


    X


    Complex Problem Solving


     x


    Coordination


     


    Critical Thinking


    X


    Equipment Maintenance


     


    Equipment Selection


    X


    Installation


    X


    Instructing


    x


    Judgement and Decision Making


     


    Learning Strategies


     


    Management of Financial Resources


     


    Management of Material Resources


     


    Management of Personnel Resources


    X


    Mathematics


    x


    Monitoring


     


    Negotiation


     


    Operation and Control


     


    Operation Monitoring


     


    Operations Analysis


     


    Persuasion


     


    Programming


    X


    Quality Control Analysis


    X


    Reading Comprehension


     


    Repairing


     


    Science


     


    Service Orientation


     


    Social Perceptiveness


    X


    Speaking


     


    Systems Analysis


     


    Systems Evaluation


     


    Technology Design


    X


    Time Management


    X


    Troubleshooting


    X


    Writing


     


     


     


    Physical Requirements: 


     Average Daily Physical Requirements


      None          


    .25 hour - 2 hours


    2.5 hours - 5.5 hours


    5.5 hour


    Work in stationary position


     


    X


     


     


    Move about work area


     


     


     


    X


    Use hands/fingers to handle or feel


     


     


     


    X


    Reach with hands and arms


     


     


     


    X


    Ascend/Descend (stairs/ladder/etc.)


     


    X


     


     


    Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl


     


     


    X


     


    Communicate with various parties


     


     


     


    X


    Detect flavors or smells


     


     


     


    X


    Move containers up to 30 pounds


     


     


     


    X


    Visual acuity


     


     


     


    X


    Read and understand written word


     


     


    X


     


    Drive/Travel


    X


     


     


     


    Operate computer and general office machines


     


    X


     


     


    Operate Machines: 


     


     


     


    X


    Other: 


     


    X


     


     


     


     


     


     


     


     


    Environmental Conditions:


     Average Daily Environmental Conditions


      None          


    .25 hour - 2 hours


    2.5 hours - 5.5 hours


    5.5 hour


    Normal office environment: No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise or chemicals or hazardous equipment. 


     


    X


     


     


    Plant environment: exposure to dust, oil, various chemicals, and extreme noise.


     


     


     


    X


    Travel: Limited exposure to outside elements. 


    X


           


     


     


    Other: Travel occasionally required to attend training events or review manufacturing processes and meet with those in manufacturing locations.


     


    X


     


     


     


    FLSA Classification Justification:


    This job meets the FLSA requirements for an exempt employee.


     


    This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company’s at will employment condition.


     [LC1]Same as dexterity section. Will need verbiage regarding what we are asking they be comfortable with reviewing and reading throughout the day.

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