1st Shift Ecoat Tech

ID

2024-10652

# of Openings

1

Category

Paint

Company

Ventra Grand Rapids 29, LLC

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10^th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

The Ecoat Technician will Assists supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the E-Coat Department to ensure customer requirements are met, while also ensuring procedures are followed to provide a safe and efficient working environment. Ecoat Tech will also be responsible for the maintaining the performance and integrity of the paint line process. This is a 1st Shift 5am-1:30pm Full Time position. Start pay is $24.50/hr. and will be reporting to the Ecoat Oparations Manager

• Daily tank maintenance and testing. Fix spray nozzles and plumbing. Drain and Clean tanks. Measure and adjust tank chemistry. Record data.
• The Ecoat Technician position is responsible for the maintaining the performance and integrity of the paint line process.
• Each stage of the process has specific chemical requirements that must be controlled.
• The equipment needs to be monitored for process parameters including temperature, pressure, flow, etc.
• The Ecoat Technician should be able to learn and conduct chemical titrations to test the chemical baths and add chemicals when and where required on a daily basis.
• Sock and plate filters need to be removed and replaced or cleaned on a daily basis.
• Capable or managing tank pump outs and cleanings during production downtime events.
• Be able to identify when pumps, plumbing, and tank levels are not functioning properly.
• Help troubleshoot and root cause quality defects on parts.
• Assist in spare parts and chemical inventory management.
• Drive a HiLo and empty sledge hopper and replace chemical totes

• 2 year associate degree or training equivalent in a related field and 2 years experience in an industrial environment
• Experience in an industrial setting working with fluids, cleaning tanks, and plumbing.
• An aptitude for measuring and collecting data and using a computer.
• Experience with Maintenance and trouble shooting skillsMaintenance/contractor experience working with plumbing and ele

• Working Conditions

  • Physical ability to lift minimum of 25
  • willing to work in confined space
  • Overtime as required.
  • Must be willing to work various shifts
  • Must be able to work unsupervised
  • Ability to work inside and outside, in cold and hot environmentsExperience with handling industrial chemicals, waste products, and industrial cleaning
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• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.