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[Job Summary] The Paint Specialist / Supervisor / Asst. Manager is responsible for operating and monitoring automated robotic painting systems to ensure automotive interior parts meet strict customer requirements for appearance, color, gloss, and adhesion. [Job Description] Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot automated painting robots (Yaskawa highly preferred) and related application systems (spray guns, pumps, nozzles). Perform and optimize robot teaching, including 3D offline teaching and path programming, to ensure consistent paint coverage and film thickness. Monitor critical paint process parameters such as viscosity, temperature, humidity, airflow, booth pressure, flash times, and oven curing conditions. Identify and resolve paint defects including runs, sags, orange peel, dry spray, dirt/contamination, pinholes, and color/gloss variation. Ensure proper preparation, masking, and handling of interior parts before and after painting to prevent damage or contamination.

Requirements Required:

Hands-on experience with automated robotic painting operations, specifically robot teaching and path programming (Yaskawa and 3D teaching experience strongly preferred). Strong understanding of paint application processes, fluid delivery systems, and automotive interior appearance requirements (color, gloss, texture). Ability to troubleshoot paint defects and adjust process parameters (viscosity, film thickness, oven temp) independently. High school diploma or equivalent; Technical certification in robotics, manufacturing, or a related field preferred. 2 to 5+ years of progressive experience in spray painting, robotic painting, or surface finishing within the automotive industry.