What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint SEIBI Technician position at MWIDM Inc.?
Job title: Paint SEIBI Technician
Location: Georgetown, KY 40324 | Onsite
Duration: 12 months | Experience: 2 years
Travel: Up to 50% domestic travel; occasional international travel may be required
Summary
Seeking an experienced Paint SEIBI Technician to support automated paint shop operations, robot programming, process trials, equipment optimization, quality evaluation, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with robotic paint applications, PLC programming, digital engineering tools, and paint process systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform online robot programming for Sealer, UBC, Dampening, Primer, Base, and Clear applications.
- Run process trials and adjust robot/process parameters to achieve required quality and performance standards.
- Perform offline robot programming using simulation software.
- Conduct robot reach studies and cycle-time analysis.
- Evaluate quality drawings and ensure processes meet established standards and specifications.
- Perform paint quality evaluations using Elcometer, Wave-Scan, X-Rite, and related inspection tools.
- Troubleshoot and analyze process issues and recommend effective solutions.
- Create handover documentation, including snapshots and documentation of robot processes.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and other technical teams.
- Support process improvements, product improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Communicate technical information effectively through written and verbal communication.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree / 2-year Technical Degree or equivalent technical work experience.
- 2 years of relevant technical experience.
- Experience with automated robotic paint shop applications.
- Experience with PLC programming, including Toyopuc, Allen Bradley, Omron, or similar platforms.
- Experience with Digital Engineering/CAD tools, such as CATIA, DELMIA, SolidWorks, or Inventor.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Creative and proactive approach to troubleshooting and process improvement.
- Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative and recommend process, product, and cost improvements.
- Additional relevant technical certifications are preferred/required based on project needs.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience is preferred.
Nice to have Technical Skills
- Automated robotic paint shop applications
- Online and offline robot programming
- Paint processes including Sealer, UBC, Dampening, Primer, Base, and Clear
- PLC Programming – Toyopuc, Allen Bradley, Omron, or similar
- Robot simulation, reach studies, and cycle-time analysis
- Paint quality inspection tools – Elcometer, Wave-Scan, X-Rite
- Digital Engineering tools – CATIA, DELMIA, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar
- Technical documentation and Microsoft Office
- Process troubleshooting and continuous improvement
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $40