E-Coat Lab Technician 3rd Shift

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Job Title: E-Coat Technician

Starting Pay Rate: $28.00 (after 3 months $28.50, after 6 months $29.00)

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm to 7:00am, with mandatory overtime as needed

Reports To: Paint Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and mechanically inclined E-Coat Technician to join our team. This role is primarily responsible for monitoring and maintaining E-Coat chemical systems, performing tank testing and adjustments, troubleshooting conveyor and rack issues, and ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the coating process. Key duties include chemical testing, SPC charting, equipment troubleshooting, rack maintenance, and adherence to all safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Take 150 mL titration samples from 8 tanks and perform required testing at a minimum frequency of once every 2 hours using proper measuring devices and SPC charting procedures
• Adjust chemical pumps based on test results and perform bulk chemical additions as needed
• Carry 5-gallon buckets (up to 58 lbs.) of product upstairs and dump materials into designated containers at heights of 36 inches or greater
• Check and troubleshoot jams in conveyor lines to maintain efficient production flow
• Perform line mechanic duties by ensuring bumper components fit securely on racks and identifying and completing appropriate repairs
• Perform outside rack maintenance, including preparing, carrying, lifting, flipping, pushing, and pulling racks weighing up to 312 pounds for burn processing and restocking
• Change up to 10 racks per shift; rack processing may take up to 8 hours
• Maneuver 684-pound barrels using a drum cart, requiring over 100 pounds of force to tip and position safely
• Clean out outside rack areas every 2–3 weeks using required respiratory protection equipment
• Climb stairs and vertical ladders and work inside tanks as necessary for maintenance and troubleshooting
• Use large pipe wrenches and operate valves during maintenance activities
• Follow safety standards, quality requirements, and departmental procedures at all times
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Shift is 8 hours. May work overtime up to 10–12 hours. Two 10-minute breaks per shift and one 20-minute meal break. Employees get paid the entire time they are clocked in and do not clock out for breaks, if taken on campus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding of health and safety compliance training programs and departmental work instructions written in English
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately perform measurements and testing procedures
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills preferred
• Ability to safely use hand tools, including large pipe wrenches
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 pounds
• Carry 5-gallon buckets weighing over 58 pounds upstairs and pour materials into containers at or above 36 inches
• Push and pull up to 500 pounds using a drum cart with approximately 100 pounds of applied force
• Lift, flip, push, and pull racks weighing up to 312 pounds
• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, use hands, bend, reach above head and below shoulder level, and work inside tanks
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Must be able to wear required respiratory protection for certain cleaning and maintenance activities
  
  

Work Environment

• The work environment is representative of conditions typical for a manufacturing facility. Guardian West is not a climate-controlled facility. Safety precautions must always be followed to reduce exposure to hazards
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration
• Respirator use required for certain maintenance and cleaning activities
  
  

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time
  
  

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.