ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide input to Paint Operations team on goals and key indicators of plant performance for Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery, including improvements in waste elimination, quality, process, ISO documentation, operating system controls, material flow, footprint development, manual and robotic spray processes, spray efficiency, capital budgeting, shift reports, and other equipment
• Provide technical support on the design, improvement and installation of integrated systems of people, materials and equipment, i.e., adding a new paint process
• Provide highly technical paint robot programming, paint application and technical expertise in robot trouble shooting. Minimize robotic downtime by systematically and proactively monitoring part performance and spare part status; prioritize schedule of replacement
• Collaborate with plant personnel, contractors, and equipment suppliers in repair/improvement work
• Support annual shutdowns for preventive maintenance, 5S, and equipment updates
• Collaborate with Training on manual spray and robotic spray training requirements for Production and Maintenance personnel
• Maintain current knowledge level of emerging concepts, techniques and technologies related to our processes
• Support Environmental Health and Safety team by implementing and maintaining VOC monitoring controls for paints and solvents. Review product material data sheets for new paint and solvent material to ensure adherence to specifications
• Other duties as requested

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Expertise in paint process and equipment transfer efficiency, quality checks and verifications
• Detailed knowledge of paint application equipment, pretreatment systems, paint shop productivity improvement practices, tools, and methods.
• Expertise in back up and restoration of all robot programs with paint parameters and fluid presets
• High level of computer skill proficiency including Microsoft Office, robot programming and adjustments for trouble shooting initiatives
• Ability to works independently under limited supervision and apply subject matter knowledge.

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• BS required in Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical other related Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing setting
• Minimum of 2 years preferred in a Tier One Parts and/or OEM Automotive Paint Shop operation
• Experience with Fanuc robots and programming preferred

 WORK CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must work in manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
• Fast paced production area with moving objects and sheet metal
• Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Must wear appropriate PPE when and where required
• Frequent communication with people throughout the day

 

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

 

Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment.  We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  

 

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.