Title: Paint Lab Technician
Location: Georgetown, KY
Duration: 12 months, with potential for extension
 
Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct tests and evaluations of new paint equipment and materials.
• Perform paint testing, including taking color readings and other measurements.
• Operate and maintain robotic application equipment, as the lab lacks a dedicated maintenance function.
• Support model projects and ensure new equipment is functional.
• Plan testing conditions and interact with Kawasaki robots.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred, but open to recent college graduates with relevant paint and/or robotic programming experience.

 
Technical Skills:

• Robotic programming and maintenance.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley and Toyopuc systems.
• 3D programming experience is a plus and will be needed for future projects.
• Note: Paint experience is considered a plus, but not required.

 
What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing test matrices with project leads      
• Mixing and preparing paint for testing  Programming paint robots
• Adjusting paint properties to achieve quality targets   
• Spraying test panels and parts per testing matrices    
• Running trials and adjusting parameters
• Supporting maintenance and cleaning of paint equipment      
• Checking paint equipment for proper operation           
• Using paint measurement instruments

 
Requirements:
What you bring:

• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• Flexible and able to multitask on several different aspects of a project or on multiple projects
• Able to take initiative to recommend projects, product improvements, or cost reductions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 2 years technical degree or equivalent work experience.
• Programming will be a huge plus for this role. Familiarity with AB & Toyopuc .

 
Bonus if you have:

• Experience with automated robotic paint shop applications
• Experience with paint manufacturing, formulation, or testing
• Additional related certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 38.68/hr.