Paint Technician
Aerotek•Carey, Ohio
This role focuses on operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a robotic paint line in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. The paint technician oversees robotic painting operations, ensures the reliability of the paint system and associated equipment, and provides hands-on maintenance and technical support to keep production running safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities- Operate and oversee the robotic painting line, ensuring consistent, high-quality paint application.
- Monitor and manage robotic systems, including homing robots and verifying proper operation at the start and during each shift.
- Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on the paint line and robots to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance.
- Monitor the paint system via the control computer, respond promptly when alarms or red indicators appear, and troubleshoot issues to restore normal operation.
- Conduct electrical troubleshooting on equipment, including 480V, 3-phase systems, and PLC-controlled machinery.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, including identifying and resolving control issues on the paint line; support programming changes as needed in collaboration with controls resources.
- Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to diagnose and correct mechanical and electrical problems.
- Oversee and provide day-to-day direction to 34 hourly paint operators on the line, supporting safe, efficient, and accurate work practices.
- Work with Allen Bradley PLCs and Fanuc robots to maintain stable, reliable production processes.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance paint quality, equipment reliability, and system efficiency.
- Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture on the production floor.
- Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to coordinate repairs, upgrades, and equipment changes.
- Document maintenance activities, issues encountered, and corrective actions to support traceability and process improvements.
- At least 3 years of experience as a paint technician, robotics technician, controls technician, or electronics technician.
- Hands-on experience with industrial painting or paint shop operations, particularly in a production environment.
- Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, including 480V and 3-phase systems.
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs, including Allen Bradley PLCs; programming experience is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
- Experience working with industrial robotics, including Fanuc robots.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and control system issues on automated equipment.
- Ability to oversee and support a small team of paint operators on the line.
- Comfort working in an industrial, automotive manufacturing environment with heavy equipment and automated systems.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Robotic paint line experience, particularly in environments similar to major automotive paint suppliers.
- Automotive manufacturing experience, especially within Tier 1 supplier operations.
- Experience with industrial painting processes and paint system maintenance.
- Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization in a production setting.
- Familiarity with troubleshooting and supporting older machinery as well as newer, upgraded equipment.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed to support production demands, including occasional Saturdays.
You join a culture where leadership listens, values feedback, and encourages proactive problem-solving rather than reactive firefighting. The organization places a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement, giving you real influence to improve systems and implement meaningful changes. You benefit from robust training opportunities and a clear preference for internal promotion into supervisory roles, supporting long-term career growth. Although this is a salaried position, you are compensated with time-and-a-half pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week, offering additional earning potential while maintaining a stable, full-time role.
Work EnvironmentThis is a direct-hire paint technician role in a large Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility that produces hoods and hard tops for major automotive customers. The site employs more than 1,000 people and operates as a hot automotive factory environment with a noticeable epoxy and paint smell. The position is on second shift, typically from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with the expectation of some overtime to cover call-offs and vacations on Fridays and occasional Saturdays. You will work with Allen Bradley PLCs, Fanuc robots, and a mix of older machinery and newer equipment as part of an ongoing expansion and modernization effort. The facility operates under a union environment; however, this role is not part of the union and functions as a direct staff position. Dress and personal protective equipment will align with an industrial paint and manufacturing setting, including appropriate safety gear for working around paint systems, robotics, and high-voltage equipment.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Carey, OH.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Carey, OH.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Carey,OH.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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